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Greystone Kids
Inside in: X-Rays of Nature’s Hidden World by Jan Paul Schutten, illus. by Arie Van ‘t Riet, trans. by Laura Watkinson (Oct. 12, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-679-6), provides a look at creatures and their natural habitats using x-ray techniques and photographs. Ages 2–7.
How Beautiful by Antonella Capetti, illus. by Melissa Castrillon (Nov. 2, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-853-0). A curious caterpillar searches for the true meaning of the word
beautiful. Ages 4–8.
Little Narwhal, Not Alone by Tiffany Stone, illus. by Ashlyn Anstee (Oct. 12, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-620-8). In a tale inspired by real events, a lost narwhal in search of other narwhals finds a pod of beluga whales instead. Ages 4–8.
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.