"B is for Bulldozer" by June Sobel is an alphabet book that tells a story using the different letters. This one is a little different from the previous ones I have read but I really liked it! It tells a story, so it is not just a short poem for that page, for that letter. It all goes together. It tells about a construction sight and once everything is built, it is an amusement park. This book was used for research for my children's book. ( )

If I taught a first grade class, I would definitely have this book in my classroom library. It’s a great concept book that emphasizes the importance of construction, and allows students to match letters of the alphabet with a construction tool, object, person, or action. First, I like how the book goes through each letter of the alphabet. For example, B is for Bulldozer and C is for crane. It goes through the alphabet in order to not confuse the students reading. I also love how this book rhymes. It makes it more fun and enjoyable to read, especially for children at such a young age, who are just beginning school. For example, I and J go “I spy an I beam made out of steal, and a jackhammer making a noise you can feel”. The author seems to know what attracts young readers. The illustrator seems to know that too, and that’s the last thing I like about this book. The images with the descriptions really allows children to paint a picture in their mind, and actually allows them to imagine being in that situation. The example I gave above had a great description, and gave children a chance to wonder what it’s like hearing something so loudly that they can feel it too! It also gives them knowledge about the subject matter that will most likely stick with them. Overall, this book is great, and well written. I recommend this to anyone with young children. ( )

Describes the construction of a theme park, each action undertaken starts with a different letter of the alphabet. Unlike many alphabet books the letter is not showcased beyond being slightly bolded. Can't decide whether to use this for my story time or not. ( )

Describes the construction of a theme park, each action undertaken starts with a different letter of the alphabet. Unlike many alphabet books the letter is not showcased beyond being slightly bolded. Can't decide whether to use this for my story time or not. ( )

Describes the construction of a theme park, each action undertaken starts with a different letter of the alphabet. Unlike many alphabet books the letter is not showcased beyond being slightly bolded. Can't decide whether to use this for my story time or not. ( )