Alphabet

As with Clifford's Word Book this alphabet primer is tedious to read unless it is being used as an educational tool. Each page has a letter of the alphabet with some random words or images. There is no attempt at a story and barely an attempt to do anything fun with the pictures.

This image sums it up:

https://i.imgur.com/MMTHzaR.jpg

Alert: The letter "E" in this book from 1983 (and my 2001 reprint) includes a word with the depiction of an Indigenous person from the Arctic that is now considered offensive. ( )

Clifford, the bid red dog, illustrates the letters of the alphabet with a variety of common words.

This book is a wonderful book to introduce the alphabet and letter sounds to those toddlers. Clifford the Big Red Dog is typically a recognized figure at this age, which can help with the interest in reading. The pictures of clear, with some new words that a child may be introduced to. The book offers about 10 words for each letter. ( )

The Clifford series is generally cute and easy to read, with positive messages. They are not my favorite of early reader books, but they are enjoyable, and my girls like Clifford the red dog. This book was gifted to Aubrey, and since she loves learning her letters, it is a good fit. Sadly, the story is not a story at all, but just a collection of words that correspond to each letter, and matching illustrations. The pages are nice to look at, and it certainly teaches about the alphabet. With so many excellent alphabet books available, however, that blend storytelling with learning about letters and phonics, this is disappointing. The girls will read it, and it does the job it proclaims, but the concept is done better elsewhere. Best for beginning readers who just can't get enough of Clifford. ( )