A Pleasant Reminder: There Is an Established Criteria for Writing Alphabet Books.

Criscoe, Betty L.

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Pleasant Reminder: There Is an Established Criteria for Writing Alphabet Books.

Criscoe, Betty L.

Reading Horizons, v28 n4 p232-34 Sum 1988

Outlines three criteria that alphabet books should follow to effectively aid childrens' learning. Shows that Caldecott-winner "Alphabatics" (Suse MacDonald) violates these standards. (ARH)

Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Letters (Alphabet), Picture Books

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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