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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Cute alphabet book using something geography for each letter.

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This is a dynamic way to introduce children to the Earth's geographical features while also teaching the alphabet. It is always nice to teach two things at once. It is also fun to find different ways to teach things. This book is a way to do this with alphabet and geographical features. This shows the alphabet shapes. It also presents the sounds. It even presents geographic locations and words that are represented by the alphabet. It has Antarctica and other areas around the Earth including things in that area such as animals -- penguins for example. It is well designed with nice illustrations.

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I think this is a wonderful book that goes through the alphabet and has a specific vocabulary related to geography word for each letter. The illustrations are so bright and engaging. I think kids would really enjoy this book and could understand it.

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What sets "Geography Alphabet" apart is its ability to make learning fun. The captivating illustrations and simple explanations make complex concepts accessible to young readers, sparking their curiosity and imagination. As a parent, I appreciate how this book not only reinforces the alphabet but also instills valuable knowledge about our planet's diverse features and inhabitants.

Overall, "Geography Alphabet" is a wonderful addition to any child's bookshelf. It's a quick and enjoyable read that provides both entertainment and education. Whether you're looking for a bedtime story or a learning activity, this book is sure to delight children and foster a love for geography from an early age. Highly recommended!

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Another fun alphabet book. Great information for your young child. Lots to talk about and fun pictures to see inside.

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This will be fantastic to help kids learn about geography! Each page features nice illustrations and great facts that make it easy for kids to engage with the book.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own

I would like to begin this review by writing that at 39 years old, I had no I idea what a yardang is.

Geography Alphabet is an awesome book that not only exposes your child to geography, but it also has related words written in their own color and a bit bigger. (it's 1am. I know there is a better word, but it escapes me.)

Wonderful book kids will enjoy reading and look through.

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A surprisingly good A-Z of geography and nature. We get just the one page per letter, but for all the doubt that you won't get 26 legitimate pages for all 26 letters you'll be impressed. Yes, it's Y that has the higher-grade-of-Scrabble-friendly word, but all the other posers the alphabet provides are accomplished with levity and glee. The visuals are very nicely crafted, and whether we're looking at a Highway or an Island we get critters or something peppering the design, with their own labels. All in all this is a lot more advanced than some A-Z books – it won't take a genius to read but it is at a step above many that I get to see, and therefore might even count as a tougher than average entry to the 'my first geography book' shelf. If you want to instil an interest in the world outside this is a wonderful option to consider. If you don't, tie a knot in it. Four and a half stars.

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Alphabet Geography was such a fun and educational read. The colorful illustrations made learning fun and entertaining. What better way to learn the different cases of the alphabet, geographic terms, as well as locations?

Alphabet Geography is a must have addition to any child's library. Five stars.

I received a DRC from BooksGoSocial through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.

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This will be a perfect addition to my social studies classroom. I find kids are really lacking in geography vocabulary. This book has fun illustrations, is colorful, isn’t too complex in reading level, and is visually appealing. There are a few out of the ordinary terms that will intrigue them as well.

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This was a cute surprise. I thought it was going to have actual cities from the world, but it had actual places. The writing was in words easily understandable by children and the facts it provided were clear and informational. They were all places that a child could understand with the most important facts.

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Oh my goodness. This book was so cute. I loved the colors and illustration. I can’t wait till I can buy a copy so I can give it to my friend to read to her students.

Not only is it a simple alphabet book. It’s informative and is good for not just younger grades like preschool to kinder but it would even be good in a first and second grade class.

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I feel like this might not be a fair review, because I read an advanced digital copy of the book. It was hard to read some of the pages because of the ink color on a few pages, and the pages didn't line up with the print well. My 6 year old read it with me, and she enjoyed it well enough, and it brought up some questions and good conversations, but it's not a book she would grab to read again I don't think. I do think it had some great words that introduced kids to features of the map as well as different items in nature. I would be interested in looking at a physical book because I think some of the struggles I had were because of the digital copy. Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchage for my honest review!

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What a clever way to teach children about all the beautiful places around the world! i loved the illustrations.

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This book has a unique take on geography. Instead of showing a specific region, it teaches kids a vocabulary that they can use to describe the features of the world around them. Each letter of the alphabet is assigned a geographical or map concept and explained using colorful and vibrant illustrations and language that’s easy for even young readers to understand. This book feels calming and engaging at the same time. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. It is one that I would recommend to a friend with small children.

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This is a fabulous way to introduce children to the basics of geography. The descriptions are appropriate and the illustrations are nice. Thanks #NetGalley

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This is a lovely book which does exactly what it says in the title. It covers a range of different features and would be a lovely addition to a classroom bookshelf or library to keep children thinking about the vocabulary.

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“Geography Alphabet” introduces young children to physical geography in an entertaining and visually pleasing way. Each letter of the alphabet features a different part of our natural or human made landscape.

The text is simple to understand with key words in a different color than the rest of the text. R.M. Smith’s illustrations are somewhat whimsical and invite the reader to explore. Objects in the illustrations are often labeled.

This is an excellent example of an alphabet book for young children. It would also be a great example to have in a classroom of older children (even high school) if students are creating alphabet books for a younger audience.

I received an advance review copy from NetGalley and Clarence-Henry Books for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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A terrific alphabet book that teaches young kids about geography, with intriguing facts about animals who live in different parts of the world. The illustrations are fabulous; the text so interesting even adults can learn something new. Recommended!

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This book is a step up from A is for apple, B is for bat, and so on. It is an educational treasure that teaches kids not just about their letters but also about places, things, people, places, and lots of interesting geographical facts and new words.

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