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Cover of Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks from A to Z (A Chunky Book)

Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks from A to Z (A Chunky Book)

by Richard Scarry

Book Details

Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers
Published:1990-10-03
Pages:22
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:0679806636

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Illustrated in full color. This car-and- truck-filled alphabet extravaganza that starts with an ambulance and ends with a zippercar, is shaped like Lowly Worm's applemobile.

Our Review

This alphabet book takes young readers on a delightful journey through the world of vehicles, from ambulance to zippercar, with Richard Scarry's signature bustling illustrations filling every page. The chunky board book format makes it perfectly sized for small hands to explore independently, while the vehicle-themed approach to letter recognition keeps early literacy engaging. Each page introduces a new mode of transportation that corresponds with its letter, creating a natural connection between alphabet learning and children's fascination with things that go. The charmingly shaped book resembling Lowly Worm's applemobile adds an extra layer of visual appeal that will capture preschoolers' attention.

What sets this ABC book apart is how it transforms basic letter learning into an immersive experience with Scarry's beloved Busytown characters peeking through the pages. Children who are fascinated by transportation will particularly enjoy identifying the various cars, trucks, and special vehicles while building their vocabulary. The sturdy construction withstands repeated handling, making it ideal for toddlers who are just discovering the magic of books. This vehicle alphabet adventure successfully combines early literacy fundamentals with the timeless appeal of Richard Scarry's imaginative world, creating a reading experience that grows with children as they develop from basic letter recognition to more complex storytelling.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction