ALPHABLOCK

With thick pages cut into the shape of each letter, children and parents will enjoy this peek-through guessing game around the letterform itself. Sprinkles, hot fudge, and cherries hint at I's ice cream sundae, while aquarium accessories hint at F's fish. As readers interact with the pages, they will familiarize themselves not only with the 26 letters and associated words, but also with each letter's physicality--angles, holes, and curves, both front and back. With Peskimo's animated, stylish visuals, this fresh ABC book encourages readers to manipulate the alphabet in a whole new way. Note: illustrations have a retro feel, with imperfect variations in color and texture.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e Also available: A BOX OF BLOCKS, featuring u003ciu003eAlphablock, Countablock, u003c/iu003eand u003ciu003eDinoblock.u003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003ePraise for u003ciu003eAlphablocku003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eSTARRED REVIEWu003c/bu003eu003cbru003e "All the parts together make an appealing and fun way for youngsters to interact with the alphabet, and for slightly older children to enjoy the clever artwork."u003cbru003e --u003ciu003eSchool Library Journalu003c/iu003e, starred reviewu003cbru003eu003cbru003e "The straightforward vocabulary, cheery vintage-style graphics, and neat incorporation of cut-out letters make for a sharply designed package."u003cbru003e --u003ciu003ePublishers Weeklyu003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e "With a pleasing, retro feel, Peskimo's art uses bold colors in a slightly muted hue and the weathered look of woodblock prints... A visually captivating delight for careful little ones."u003cbru003e --u003ciu003eKirkus Reviewsu003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e "While it's graphically sophisticated enough to please adults, little children can happily flip through this book on their own."u003cbru003e --u003ciu003eThe New York Timesu003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e "The baby, toddler or nursery-schooler who tears the gift wrapping off Christopher Franceschelli's u003ciu003eAlphablocku003c/iu003e may think that she has just opened a toy, for how lively and tactile the thing in her hands will be."u003cbru003e --u003ciu003eThe Wall Street Journalu003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eAwardsu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003ciu003eParentsu003c/iu003e 10 Best Children's Books of 2013u003cbru003e Notable Children's Books from ALSC 2014u003cbru003eu003cbru003e