A is for Annabelle

Yes it's lovely. And it probably would have been my favorite when I was a little girl. But still - I can't give it more than three stars - it really would only appeal to folks who love dolls. And, to be frank, I'm 'consumed with envy' and so I did not much enjoy the book.

Pleasantly surprised by this book! I’m reading or re-reading my Tasha Tudor books before my first meeting as the chapter leader of a Tasha Tudor Society chapter.

Of course the illustrations are lovely, that’s just a given. But the alphabetical rhyme was fun and the rhyme for X is my favorite!

A is for Annabelle by Tasha Tudor is one that I wish I’d found as a little girl. With gorgeous illustrations and soft rhymes, we follow the little china doll Annabelle through an alphabet of her little toys and accessories. I love these illustrations and intend to look up this Caldecott Honor artist again.

Learn the alphabet from A to Z with the help of Annabelle the doll. Each illustrated spread features one of her favorite things. With an antique box, a parasol, and yarn for mending, children can learn the alphabet in grand style.

A is for Annabelle is an alphabet book that tells a story about a doll named Annabelle. Two little girls are playing with their grandmothers doll, and each letter represents a different aspect of the doll. B is for her box, C is for her cloak, D is for her dresses, and E is for her earrings and so on. This book can help children who are just learning about the alphabet. This shows them that you can use the alphabet to describe anything. I think this book would be useful for children who enjoy playing with dolls because they can see how many different things a doll can do. As an activity, each student could make their own alphabet book about their favorite toy.

Beautiful, charming Victorianesque illustrations. I spent hours enjoying the illustrations and learning vintage clothing names as a child -- muff, snood -- not your average child's vocabulary.

This was my favorite book when I was little. I have always loved the watercolor flowers that adorn each page. I highly recommend it for any little girl. The kind that likes to wear dresses with large bows.