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It's all in a word by kristen schottPublished: June, 2010

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Do you remember your child’s first word? His or her second? The third? These early utterances begin the path of learning letters and numbers, and forming sentences – but they need your support to thrive and grow. And there’s no better way to support their development than through alphabet-themed books, such as the four noted here. These selections offer something for young, middle and older readers, because learning language skills is a lifelong process. ‘Call Me Gorgeous!’ [ages 2-5] By Giles and Alexandra Milton (Boxer Books; $14.95; 32 pages) “Call Me Gorgeous” is an inventive book that seeks the answer to the question: What exactly is this creature? The story offers visual and textual clues on every page, providing an interactive reading experience for the young reader. It’s a fun way to get children thinking, combining words and coming up with their own conclusions – though the result will surprise them. ‘LMNO Peas’ [ages 3-7] By Keith Baker (Beach Lane Books; $16.99; 40 pages) “LMNO Peas” is a fun take on a classic ABC tale. These little green delights are everything from astronauts to kayakers to sailors – they do everything in the alphabet, in fact. The book features bright, eye-catching and humorous images, and it ends with a twist that will get children thinking about what they can and want to do in their lives. ‘Princess Pigtoria and the Pea’ [ages 4 and up] By Pamela Duncan Edwards; illustrated by Henry Cole (Orchard Books; $16.99; 40 pages) Love the letter “P”? Your kids will after enjoying this creative selection, which pairs the fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea” with a poor pig who hopes for more than a pigsty. The book follows Princess Pigtoria as she sets out on a mission to marry Prince Proudfoot – who turns out to be a bit pompous. Rich with alliteration, this tale will help kiddies develop their reading skills, while also evoking a good giggle. ‘One Too Many’ [ages 4-8] By Gianna Marino (Chronicle Books; $16.99; 17 pages) Help kids learn their numbers with this clever counting story, which follows a flea that bounces from page to page, animal to animal. By following the silver path of the flea, children will count two cows, three horses, four goats and more. And, the last page offers more opportunities for seeking and counting. I applaud Marino for this simple yet challenging story, and I know your children will love it. Kristen Schott is OC Family magazine’s children’s book editor.

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