Short description
This anthology of alphabetical verse is designed for anybody between four and 104 years of age. Young children will enjoy the sound of the words read to them, and older children will be stimulated to improve and increase their vocabularies.
Long description
This anthology of alphabetical verse is designed for anybody between four and 104 years of age. Young children will enjoy the sound of the words read to them, and older children will be stimulated to improve and increase their vocabularies. Illustrations that highlight the flora, fauna, places and customs of Africa accompany the charming alliterations.
Review
Imaginatively written and colorfully illustrated by Jacqui Taylor, An African ABC (featuring Christopher, Lauren, and the Cat) is one of those rare ABC books that can be as enthusiastically recommended for readers preschool through senior citizen! Preschoolers will benefit by learning their alphabet in a poetry style context; older children will improve their vocabularies and the use of the glossary; while adults will enjoy the Africa-based rhymes and illustrations providing information and insights into African flora, fauna, places and customs. Sturdily bound for an extended shelve life, An African ABC would make an original and welcome addition to any family, school, or community library collections. -- MidWest Book Review