ABC Kids [Hardcover]

Laura Williams (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Kids. Lots of kids. Dirty kids, Laughing kids, Napping kids. Kids in their Underwear and kids who ride Elephants. Here are kids celebrating every letter of the alphabet in ways only kids could dream up. So get ready to smile--it's time to make learning fun!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-The alphabet is playfully brought to life by a multicultural cast of children. Stunning close-up photography shows preschoolers having fun, from balancing an "A apple" on a head to a face peeking through a jacket's "Z zipper." The key words, presented in lowercase, are commonplace and easily identifiable within each page. The crystal-clear photos are brimming with childlike energy and the poses are inventive. Expressions captured range from the tranquility of a sleeping girl sucking her thumb while taking an "N nap" to the exasperation of a boy with knots in the string of his "Y yo-yo." A kid-friendly, visual treat from A to Z.
Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

This alphabet book uses photographs of real children to illustrate its text. A multiethnic cast of boys and girls demonstrate words associated with each letter in an exciting and energetic fashion. For the most part, the words chosen are uninspired. A is for apple, X is for X-ray, E is for elephant. Some choices, though, are fun and surprising. U is for underwear, and three young children with their backs to the camera pose in their underwear; P is for popcorn, and a laughing redheaded sprite joyfully throws it in the air. The best thing about this cast is that they don't look like unrealistic, posed models. They all look like real children having fun by themselves and with friends. Marta Segal
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Philomel (June 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399233709
• ISBN-13: 978-0399233708
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,952,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Step Above the Ordinary ABC Book!, August 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: ABC Kids (Hardcover)

Brava, Laura Williams! This is an alphabet book that really brings a smile to my child's face. The photos are brightly colored and sharp, and the concepts are inventive and fun. The kids in the book all look down-to-earth (as opposed to Ann Gedes' airbrushed angels), and the large trim size is inviting for young readers. My child just loves the P/popcorn and U/underwear spreads, while I love the N/nap spread. No ordinary alphabet book, this is a must-have for parents with toddlers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting, August 19, 2008

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This review is from: ABC Kids (Hardcover)

When I bought this book I thought I was getting the full size hardcover. When I got it, it was a little board book. I use this book every year in the first week of school to introduce the alphabet and names to my kindergartners and I wanted a bigger book that everyone could see during a read aloud so I was a bit disappointed. But this is a great picture book. It has lovely photographs of a child or children for each letter of the alphabet. Get the full-sized version if you're a teacher but if you're getting this for your child, the board book will do.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable!, October 28, 2001

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iola (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ABC Kids (Hardcover)

Very appealing and great fun. The photos are real kids doing kid-like things---lots of giggles. Very inspiring for young children to find their own alphabet antics.