This contemporary classic, celebrating its twenty-fifth year in print, is no ordinary alphabet book. Why is "Q" for "Duck"? Because a duck quacks, of course. Even the youngest readers will delight in the riddle-like text and lively, humorous illustrations. Now in vivid full color for the first time, this interactive treat is sure to be enjoyed by a whole new generation of readers.
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Just when you think your child has the alphabet under control, along comes this little treasure. It gives all kinds of new associations for those letters. A is for Zoo starts off the story, and it will have your child guessing how the letter is connected to the description. It is a new way to look at the alphabet and a good brain exercise. The illustrations are colorful and add to the total effect. Early readers will be able to do this on their own as the words are simple. Parents and teachers will be able to expand upon the initial connections and have children make up their own connections for the letters. 2005 (orig.1980), Clarion Books, and Ages 4 to 7. (Children's Literature -Barbara Youngblood )
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Mary Elting was the author of more than sixty books for children. Michael Folsom, her son, was an industrial archaeologist and museum director. Together they collaborated on four delightful books for young readers.
Michael Folsom was an industrial archaeologist and museum director. He collaborated with his mother Mary Elting on four delightful books for young readers.
Jack Kent illustrated more than sixty books for children, many of which he also wrote. His books received awards from The New York Times, the Chicago Graphics Associates, and the Chicago Book Clinic.
Michael Folsom was an industrial archaeologist and museum director. He collaborated with his mother Mary Elting on four delightful books for young readers.
Jack Kent illustrated more than sixty books for children, many of which he also wrote. His books received awards from The New York Times, the Chicago Graphics Associates, and the Chicago Book Clinic.
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Imagination, Need I say More?,
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This review is from: Q Is for Duck: An Alphabet Guessing Game (Paperback)
I did a story hour project for my Children's Literature class and this is one of the books I read to them. They really enjoyed it because it kept them guessing what the letters stood for. This book helps the child to expand their imagination because this book is not the usual alphabet books that says "A is for Apple". This book expands that horizon by incorporating the sounds the animals make. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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This review is from: Q Is for Duck: An Alphabet Guessing Game (Hardcover)
This is a very nice book for preschoolers or kindergartners which is no doubt why it was on my entering kindergartner's Summer Reading List.A typical example of the book's mental puzzles would be : "D is for Mole". Why? "Because a Mole Digs" Want another example? "G is for Horse Why? Because a Horse Gallops" Pretty funny kindergartner stuff. And this pretty much exemplifies how the rest of the book runs. With the exception of a few choices that deal with digging, galloping and flying; most of the questions are answered by the sound that an animal makes. Four Stars. Very good brain enhancing (educational) material that will make most kids stop and think if only for a moment Pam T~ mom and reviewer for BooksForKids-reviews
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Riddles Make Writers,
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This review is from: Q Is for Duck: An Alphabet Guessing Game (Paperback)
Children love the riddle format of this guessing game book. In the course of reading, they learn about letters and sounds, questions and answers, and predicting and confirming. After reading the book, children enjoy writing and illustrating their own alphabet riddle books. This book always earns a "Read it again!" response.
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
A is for Zoo. Read the first page New!
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