Disney's Very First Dictionary

Jefferds, Vincent

ISBN 10: 0810981807 / ISBN 13: 9780810981805

Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disney's Very First Dictionary
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810981807
• ISBN 13: 9780810981805
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 839.1 grams

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Synopsis

A treat for young children just learning the alphabet as well as for older children learning to read, The Amazing ABC Book is a colorful delight. Bright letters and fun pictures illustrate each letter of the alphabet, from A for Accordion to Z for Zebra. And every word is offered in three languages: English, French, and German. Full color.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- The Disney name suggests immediate success, but even proven winners can bomb sometimes. This offering has nothing to recommend it outside of the colorful illustrations featuring all of the popular and familiar characters. The letters of the alphabet are represented by between 20 and 40 words (except, of course, for the "q," "x," "y," and "z.") Some of these words are accompanied by illustrations to define them and rhymes to explain them. The rhymes run from innocuous to downright awkward (Slip is "Something not on purpose tried,/ A slip is an accidental slide.") Moveover, in this particular case, the illustration only adds confusion as readers see Goofy tripping over a prone giraffe's neck. Even the letters that introduce the definitions are poorly executed. Jefferds uses a variety of print fonts, which makes some letters difficult to identify. The "N" and the "T" look more like squiggles; they are also placed at peculiar angles on the pages. It is hard to imagine any student finding this a useful learning tool. --Martha Rosen, Edgewood School, Scarsdale, NY
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