What Would I Do?: An A to Z Journey

K-Gr 2—Whimsical is a great word to describe this unique alphabet book. Fans of the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! will appreciate the similarities. If it weren't for the title announcing that this is an A—Z book, one might not even notice. The letters of the alphabet are used to depict 26 different career choices. This is done subtly: the first letter of the featured career is capitalized but not particularly eye-catching. Some of these unique jobs include a harpist, a magician, an oiler mechanic, and a xylophonist. On a two-page spread, each worker is placed in a hypothetical situation, most of which are humorously ridiculous. Each of these scenarios engages readers with the question, "What would you do?" Simple rhyme is used to tie the text together. Without a doubt, the best feature of this book is the artwork. The illustrations are colorful, detailed, and thought provoking. They clearly reflect and even enhance what is happening in the text. If a child is struggling to understand the vocabulary or other aspects of this book, the illustrations provide noteworthy support.