#Talking alphabet book full

I thought that the literary elements of this book were somewhat limited since there were no full sentences, just single words corresponding with pictures. This book is educational and fun and would be a great addition to any classroom. I thought it was very to the point and I thought the colors and illustrations were very enjoyable. A beautiful, useful book.īoth reviews of this book were very positive and I have to agree with them. Notes on the species' origins and uses are appended (xigua-the only non-English entry-is the Chinese name for watermelon). Page design is inspired, with the names printed in large type, in both upper and lower case, in an elegant face, sometimes vertically and sometimes horizontally. There are 75 fruits and vegetables here, which include the familiar as well as plenty that are mildly exotic (kumquat, radicchio). With images as boldly conceived as those in her Planting a Rainbow, yet with subtly added textures that create far closer links between her art and the objects represented, Ehlert has produced an outstanding alphabet book. The alphabet function is still foremost, and the name of each item pictured is printed in both upper and lower case in large, readable type-giving the truly precocious future gourmet the opportunity to learn the correct spelling for such delicacies as rutabaga and radicchio. Of course, it might be a tad heavy for a small toddler to drag around, but the solid-board pages will taste as sweet to any teething baby. It is large enough so that Ehlert s evocative and colorful renderings of veggies and fruit, from avocado and asparagus to persimmon, pomegranate, and Swiss chard-and yes, even xigua and zucchini-can be properly seen and admired while propped on a parent or child s lap.

This latest-a lap-sized board book-is perhaps one of its best. Lois Ehlert’s much acclaimed picture book has gone through several reincarnations since its original publication. At the end of the book there is an interesting fact about each food. Colorful illustrations of each fruit of vegetable correspond with every word. Opening line/sentence “APRICOT apricot, ARTICHOKE artichoke)īrief Book Summary Ehlert uses uppercase and lowercase letters to introduce different fruit and vegetables. Although vocabulary-based books are usually quite dull for adults to read, the unusual medium, the inclusion of exotic foods, and alphabet format make this an attractive read-aloud with some educational value.Īlthough the book may appeal best to toddlers, I recommend the paperback or hardback version, since the glossary is not included in the board book version. The text is limited to the names of different foods (given in both capitals and lowercase letters), making it a slower read-aloud than most preschool books. For older readers, a glossary of foods provides a bit more information about the different foods presented. Although toddlers tend to gravitate toward realistic pictures, the bright colors and appealing presentation will endear this book to them. The alphabet format combined with artistic constraints make for some interesting food choices: ugli fruit, jicama, and xigua are some less-familiar choices, presented right along with apples, bananas, and potatoes. Each fruit or vegetable is depicted in watercolor collage that is somewhat reminiscent of Eric Carle's style.

Eating the Alphabet is a deliciously simple artistic presentation of many fruits and vegetables, organized by the letters of the alphabet.

Talking alphabet book