Bibliographic Citation:
Lear, Edward and Suse MacDonald. A Was Once an Apple Pie. New York, NY: Orchard Books, 2005. 32 p. ISBN 978-0-545-00547-0.
Awards/Selection Lists:
None
Format Examined:
Paperback
Annotation:
The alphabet is presented from A-Z through rhyme, alliteration, and colorful illustrations.
Personal Reaction:
This concept book focuses on letter knowledge through silly, rhyming text and uses alliteration to promote phonological awareness,
Age Recommendation:
I would recommend this book for children 3-5 years of age.
Themes/Issues:
Alphabet order, rhyme, alliteration
Early Literacy Skill Value:
Letter Knowledge:
Large, colorful letters are presented in alphabetical order and are accompanied by illustrations that represent each letter.
Narrative Skills:
Silly, rhyming text that includes alliteration makes this a fun book for children to help narrate as they become familiar with the book.
Phonological Awareness:
Alliteration and rhyming support the sounds of each of the letters of the alphabet.
Print Awareness:
Each of the letters of the alphabet are printed in large, colorful print, and accompanied by text that is in simple, black font on each page. This book is very print driven, and supported well by the illustrations.
Print Motivation:
This book, with its silly text encourages children to become involved, and as they learn the letters of the alphabet, this book is one they will enjoy revisiting.
Vocabulary:
Words that support each of the letters are part of the text on each page, and offer children the opportunity to learn new words.
Author/ Illustrator Website
http://www.susemacdonald.com/
Large, colorful letters are presented in alphabetical order and are accompanied by illustrations that represent each letter.
Narrative Skills:
Silly, rhyming text that includes alliteration makes this a fun book for children to help narrate as they become familiar with the book.
Phonological Awareness:
Alliteration and rhyming support the sounds of each of the letters of the alphabet.
Print Awareness:
Each of the letters of the alphabet are printed in large, colorful print, and accompanied by text that is in simple, black font on each page. This book is very print driven, and supported well by the illustrations.
Print Motivation:
This book, with its silly text encourages children to become involved, and as they learn the letters of the alphabet, this book is one they will enjoy revisiting.
Vocabulary:
Words that support each of the letters are part of the text on each page, and offer children the opportunity to learn new words.
Author/ Illustrator Website
http://www.susemacdonald.com/
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