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Robb, Don

Ox, House, Stick: The History of Our Alphabet

48 pp. | Charlesbridge | July, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-1-57091-609-0 $16.95 | Paper ISBN 978-1-57091-610-6 $7.95
(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Anne Smith. Robb traces each letter's transformations, grouping those with intertwined histories and tucking in lots of fascinating lore. Pleasantly open spreads accommodate basic facts in a Roman face, ancillary information in sans serif, plus an abundance of illustrative details--letters in their various forms, artifacts, and details of ancient settings. An excellent first resource, skillfully organized to introduce the subject and inspire interest. Reading list, websites. Bib.
Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2007

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