Alphablock (an Abrams Block Book)

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STARRED REVIEW *"All the parts together make an appealing and fun way for youngsters to interact with the alphabet, and for slightly older children to enjoy the clever artwork." --School Library Journal
"Lively and tactile." --Wall Street Journal

Learning the alphabet is as easy as A, B, C in this fun addition to the Abrams Block Book series! Young readers will explore letters in an exciting and unique way, from A to Z.

With thick pages cut into the shape of each letter, children and parents will enjoy this peek-through guessing game around the letterform itself. Sprinkles, hot fudge, and cherries hint at I's ice cream sundae, while aquarium accessories hint at F's fish. As readers interact with the pages, they will familiarize themselves not only with the 26 letters and associated words, but also with each letter's physicality--angles, holes, and curves, both front and back.

Like other books in the Block Book series, such as Countablock, Dinoblock, Cityblock, and Farmblock, Alphablock features die-cut shapes throughout and sturdy pages with rounded corners, perfect for little hands. With bright, animated, retro-inspired artwork by Peski Studio, Alphablock encourages the smallest readers to manipulate the alphabet in a whole new way and is a must-have ABC book. Your child will have so much fun reading this book, they won't realize learning the alphabet is part of their education!

Collect the whole series:

Alphablock
Countablock
Dinoblock
Cityblock
Buildablock
Star Wars Block
Marvel Alphablock
Farmblock
Disney Block
Loveblock
Sharkblock
Sesame Street Countablock
Spaceblock
Pixar Buddy Block
Bugblock

Also available: A BOX OF BLOCKS, featuring Alphablock, Countablock, and Dinoblock.

Praise for Alphablock
*"All the parts together make an appealing and fun way for youngsters to interact with the alphabet, and for slightly older children to enjoy the clever artwork." --School Library Journal, starred review

"The straightforward vocabulary, cheery vintage-style graphics, and neat incorporation of cut-out letters make for a sharply designed package." --Publishers Weekly

"A visually captivating delight for careful little ones." --Kirkus Reviews

"While it's graphically sophisticated enough to please adults, little children can happily flip through this book on their own." --New York Times

Author: Christopher Franceschelli
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
Published: 08/06/2013
Pages: 104
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 1.3lbs
Size: 6.50h x 5.60w x 2.10d
ISBN: 9781419709364
Audience: Baby-Preschool


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/05/2013
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 82
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2014
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Christopher Franceschelli is a long-time publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He lives with his family in Brooklyn. David Partington is an illustrator based in Bristol, UK. His influences range from mid-century design to Saturday morning cartoons. As part of Peski Studio (formerly Peskimo) he enjoys screen printing, a process which often informs his approach to illustration. David's work can be seen in kids' books, food packaging, and jumbo floor puzzles around the world. He especially enjoys creating characters, drawing friendly robots, and sending them on incredible adventures.