Barbie Heit Schwaeber

As the title suggests, this book ascribes a type of dance, or dance related word to each of the letters from A-Z. Included with each "Letter-word" and illustration is a definition or explanation of the word and its association with dance. This book would be appropriate for grades 1-5. The lower grades could use this book with it's association to the alphabet, where as older students who were interested in dance could learn more about the area. This could be especially useful for learners Gardner would categorize as "bodily-kinesthetic". Theme covered is the arts.… (meer)

Expand your knowledge of the insect world and practice your ABCs at the same time. This picture book has the potential to keep kids engaged for hours. There is an insect (aka bug) for every letter of the alphabet. Even the letter X! Short rhyming verse and illustrations introduce kids to insects they are familiar with and some unusual ones, too. Travel through the alphabet and learn about bugs along the way. The book also includes a CD with read-along and song material.

A two-page spread of a velvet ant would get a reaction from just about everyone. The illustrations are good: detailed and accurate but still "soft" enough to take out the harshness of a photograph. We found the rhyming a little awkward at times, but not disruptive to reading.

You can read our full review at The Reading Tub.… (meer)