(3) K-3 Alphabet Connection series. Illustrated by Clair Rossiter. This science-lite picture book assigns one dinosaur for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by pronunciation guides for each name. Well-suited for very young dinosaur fans, the breezy introduction provides a wide range of basic facts about various prehistoric creatures, punctuated with onomatopoeia (Zoom!, Chomp!, etc.) and further lightened by cartoonish illustrations. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) 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.

Reviewer: Russell Perry