Thursday, April 30, 2020

Picture books for everyone

Z is for Zoom by Ashley Parlett Malec

Most alphabet books are geared exclusively to the very young. Some authors, though, have started to make them multi age. These books do more than just introduce a word. They teach us about a concept. This particular alphabet book looks at the details of how a car works. We see different parts of the engine: the alternator, the drive shaft, spark plugs, and more. Due to the limits of the format (a single word per letter) the reader won't walk away with a complete understanding of a car engine but it's surely a far cry from "a is for apple". At the very least, it goes a long way towards demystifying mechanics.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley

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