Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by a picture of an object whose first letter is the same. For example a picture of a bicycle represents the letter B; a picture of a clock accompanies the letter C, etc.
As a reader I enjoyed looking at the picture and trying to figure out all the different things Anno put in each picture that matched the letter. I spent quite a bit of time studying each border. I wonder if each border is drawn with a flower or plant design that matches the letter.

As a teacher I would have this book out for students to examine during their free time. Although there are no words, the book promotes students’ critical thinking and vocabulary. What can you find in the book? If you were to make your own alphabet book, what kinds of pictures would you draw? Have students create their own alphabet books.

Ah - G is for Gun! Eeek! Love the Escher like wooden letter shapes. Amazing that M is in the mirror. V is for violin shaped like a V. Hmm I have bigger impressions of yacht - my kids would say that's a boat. Is Z really a zebra? he he

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by objects that some young readers will recognize and others will require adult assistance. This book can be found on the shelves of many children's libraries, and yet some of the pictures will not readily be identifiable by a child in today's environment. With repetition, and the assistance of an adult, all objects can be learned and restated.