Food ABC

Children's Literature

What child cannot identify a big glass of milk? A pepperoni pizza? A bowl of vegetable soup? Each spread in this book displays an alphabet letter, names the food-related word associated with the letter, gives a brief description of the word, and has an appropriate illustration. Photos are large and bright, showing real kids with real food. For example, the letter "H" stands for hot dogs which we enjoy at ballgames and in our backyards. The associated photo is a full-page picture of a hot dog with mustard on a bun. Many foods are covered as ABC designations alternate from specific (e.g., Kiwi, Quesadilla, Watermelon) to general (e.g., Dessert, eXtras, Leftovers). Some of the fun facts are sure to be hits with children: "Americans eat 350 slices of pizza per second." Some photos display a spirit of fun, as in the collection of animals made from zucchini and the upside down cake shown with an upside down child. Thirty-two pages include an index, a glossary, two pages of fun facts, plus book and web references. Other titles in this ABC series include Cats, Desert, Dogs, Pets, A Rain Forest, Toys, and Wild Animals. 2005, Capstone Press/A+ Books, Ages 3 to 7.
—Chris Gill