If
you are a fan of ABC books or looking for a gift for that special little
someone, this gem celebrating sustainable farming is a must have!
“A Farmer’s Alphabet,” written by Charles Long with illustrations by Christina Allen, is an exceptionally fine example of all that is best in an alphabet
book. The rhyming text is clever, imaginative, and introduces young readers to
new vocabulary that is defined or explained in an author’s note at the end of
the book. Each letter is paired with animals, plants, or other nature-inspired
terms.
One
of my favorite passages is:
N
is for nettles and nests in the night.
O
is for owls, for onions, and oats.
P
is for pumpkins, potatoes, and poults.
The
glorious watercolor illustrations are inspired by Christina Allen’s farm in
southern Maryland. The realistic artwork is beautifully detailed and many of
the pages would be equally at home in frames.
Lovely
from beginning to end.
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