As a former elementary school teacher and a parent, I’ve seen lots of alphabet books. As we all know, alphabet books are a fun way to introduce the alphabet and encourage young children to interact with books. In his new book, LMNO Peas
As the title suggests, this book is about peas, and it is dedicated to “pea-ple everywhere–young and old, large and small, green and round.” The adorable little peas “work and play in the ABCs.” Each letter of the alphabet includes peas in different roles, like acrobats, artists, and astronauts or kickers, kayakers, and kings. The sing-song text makes a perfect read-aloud, and the whimsical, bright illustrations set on a white background are eye-catching and fun.
What I most appreciate about this book that it opens the door for great discussions. Like all alphabet books, you can use it for learning letters, but the author’s use of so many professions and activities and the engaging illustrations pave the way for endless conversations. Children can find something new with each reading, making it a book that will be read again and again.
Books are for learning, but books for young children should also be fun. Keith Baker’s LMNO Peas
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She thanks Simon and Schuster for the review copy of this book. Lauren blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
I’m always impressed with how rich the content can be in alphabet books. The theme is so easy (and so very common), that it’s easy to forget how clever they can be.
I like the colors in this one, too.
It does amaze me how creative authors can be with something that is such a rote part of our language!
adorable. i’m looking for birthday gifts for my almost 3yr old niece and this would be perfect!
This would make a great gift!
I heard about this book and was looking forward to your review, Lauren! I’m thinking this is one that we’ll want to get for our home library.
It’s also on the “Mock Caldecott Short List” put together by a library– http://acplmockcaldecott.blogspot.com/2010/07/mock-caldecott-2011-short-list-1.html
Thanks for that link, Dawn. I want to check out some of the other books on the list.
Your review made me curious about the book so I looked it up. I saw a few of the pages and was impressed with what I saw. It looks like a fun alphabet book, for sure. I think I would like to have this one for my home – must wait though until my book buying ban has been lifted.
Thanks for bringing this book to my attention.
A book-buying ban doesn’t sound fun! Maybe your library has a copy of this.
This book looks like a perfect addition to our home library! Thanks for the review.
Great review – I think my 4 year old would love this book!
We love alphabet books in our house and I know my preschooler would enjoy this one. I already put a hold on it at my library, as usual they have it on order. :/
Oh that looks so cute!! I need to get a copy of that. My daughter is just starting (at two) to really look at letters so I am thinking of getting her a few alphabet books and this one looks neat. And of course the fact that I have not read it 1000 times is a definite bonus! 🙂
Man!! My comment got eaten. This looks great! My two year old is just starting to look at and be interested in letters so I have been wanting to get some new alphabet books for her. I will look into this one. The fact that I have not read it a bagillion times is a definite plus as well.
It does help to have some new material sometimes, doesn’t it? It’s great for kids to enjoy books over and over, but sometimes Mommy needs a change! 🙂
Sounds awfully cute!