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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: World Alphabet


Cover art for R IS FOR RUSSIA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
by Vladimir Kabakov, photographed by Prodeepta Das

Using a combination of Russian and English words to fit into the English alphabet structure, the author tries to summon up a grand picture of Mother Russia. Read full book review >
Cover art for T IS FOR TURKEY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2010

"Engaging for a child with Turkish roots or a young tourist, this may not be illuminating enough for the general young viewer. (Informational picture book. 5-8)"
This series entry, originally from Britain, uses the alphabet as an awkward organizer. Read full book review >