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K-3
Alphabet Connection series.
Illustrated by
James Loram.
Each letter of the alphabet is assigned to a different monster or creepy word (such as "J is for jitters"). While aimed at an (advanced) alphabet-book crowd, the book still manages to relate correct information about the folkloric, literary, or pop-culture monsters (e.g., "Remember, Frankenstein was the scientist, NOT the monster!"). Goofy, cartoonish illustrations lighten the gently spooky ABC. Reading list. Glos., ind.