FICTION

ABCs on Wings

by Ramon OLIVERA
illus. by Ramon Olivera. 40p. S. & S./Little Simon. Jul. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781481432429; ebk. $12.99. ISBN 9781481432436.
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PreS-Gr 2—"Aa is for ace" and "Bb is for biplane" in this retro-style alphabet book that is all about aviation. Each letter is displayed in both upper- and lowercase, and paired with an item or term relating to flight. The bold illustrations are simple yet whimsical, and the color palette dominated by teal, red-orange, golden yellow, and black translates nicely to depictions ranging from Kitty Hawk to a rocket. Words and concepts vary from simple and familiar—F is for fuel, J is for jet—to more complex ones, likely to spark further questions and conversation from young readers: U is for U.F.O.; V is for vanished; and X is for "X axis," paired with an engineering blueprint image. The bright colors and popular theme will appeal to children interested in flight.
VERDICT A smart addition for elementary collections with frequent requests for airplane books.
Reviewed by Whitney LeBlanc, Staten Island Academy, NY
From flying aces to zeppelins, this alphabet book focuses on flight. The examples aren't always the most preschooler friendly: "Ii is for intake" and "Xx is for X axis," for example, won't mean much to the intended audience. The clean, retro-looking illustrations contain enough detail to satisfy young aviation fans.
 , Jun 01, 2015

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