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Read All About It: What About X? a delight, from A to Z
Florida Times-Union
Author: Anne Marie Houppert
Abrams Appleseed, $16.99, ages 4 to 7
In a new picture book, “What About X” by Anne Marie Houppert, all the letters of the alphabet prepare to go on a camping trip together. Their activities are very specific, and reading them will provide a lesson in beginning letter sounds. Listen.
“A packed apples for the bus ride. B brought binoculars for bird-watching. C made a clatter with canteens. D helped load the duffel bags. E packed earplugs because someone snores.”
X watches this parade of action with anticipation and glee. Young readers will, too. Not only is this a lesson about letters, it is a primer in all things camping. Sure, adults might have to explain a few things such as what a “canteen” is, but, the vividly colored illustrations by Daniel Wiseman are bound to help.