One of our recent juvenile collection acquisitions caught my eye upon arrival. Since the cataloging team is very kind, meaning they do not mind if I paw through the books before (and sometimes during) the cataloging process, I get to preview what was ordered. I have been paying special attention to juvenile art literature, including dance, theater, art, and music, to support children's literature project. Bob Raczka has published several "Art Adventure" series including More than Meets the Eye: Seeing Art with all Five Senses, and Here's Looking at Me: How Artists See Themselves. So, I was happy to see the latest, 3-D ABC: A Sculptural Alphabet, arrive in the library. It did not disappoint.
Another entry in Bob Raczka’s Art Adventures series, this smart picture book presents the alphabet in a unique manner by utilizing photos of sculpture. Each letter of the alphabet is introduced with a simple sentence, accompanied by a corresponding piece of sculpture, and includes an art appreciation statement. Children will enjoy the visually eclectic variety of sculpture presented, especially the larger than life entries “Walking Man” in Munich, Germany, and the cover art photo of “Spoonbridge and Cherry” in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credits are included at the books end). While some of the items chosen may be initially misconstrued, Y is a yellow sculpture and U is an upside down piano, they in no way retract from the overall appeal of this picture book.Use this in the classroom for art appreciation, the alphabet, or just for fun.
Tags: Bob Raczka, 3-D ABC, Juvenile art, Juvenile literature, Picture book, Alphabet book
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