ABC is for Circus by Patrick Hruby. 2010. 56 pgs. Pasadena, CA: AMMO
Books. 9781934429617. Format reviewed: Board Book.
Annotation: See the
sights of the circus, from A is for Acrobats to Z is for Zebras.
Reaction: The stars of
the book are the illustrations. Hruby uses bold, primary colors and highly
geometric designs to show off the circus tent, carnival, performers, and
animals.
Primary early literacy skills: Letter Knowledge. Using the alphabet as the guide to show different aspects
of the circus, each profession’s first letter is large and colorful,
reinforcing the letter and sequence to the reader.
Recommended ages: 1 and
up.
Tags/themes: Circus,
carnivals, animals, performers, concept - alphabet.
Author site/additional titles: www.patrickdrawsthings.com
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