ABC for Me: ABC The World & Me

Thank you to the publisher, NetGalley, author/illustrator for a copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback. So, essentially, this is an A-Z overview of cool places across the world. I think this was a cute book, interesting/unique illustrations, a good variety of places represented. The brief passages accompanying the illustrations are age appropriate, not too brief and not too wordy/factual so as to lose entertainment/attention value. I think this was pretty cool. It's also part of a series of other books so would be a good addition to a classroom.

This is a very colorful book with beautiful graphics. My four year old liked taking time to search and find things on each page. I'm going to add it to her home school tbr to buy a hardcopy and then use it as a tool to come up with weekly lesson plans based on the letter and place on each page. I think that it will be a great resource for this type of learning.

The ABC for Me: ABC The World and Me was a great trip around the world with the alphabet as my tour guide. This is a great addition to the ABC series which I absolutely love. The vibrant illustrations, maps, and depictions of the children shared in the book is a diverse gift to the children who read this title.
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With ABC The World & Me, take a journey to 26 amazing places all over the globe—from A to Z!

There are so many wondrous places to see and wonderful people to meet. From the long, winding Amazon River, to a bustling city like Baku, to the ancient pyramids of Chichen Itza, to thousands of other locations, people can live in and visit the most amazing places, from A to Z!

ABC The World & Me presents a whole alphabet of places! This book shows that there are so many things to appreciate about our world, including natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, as well as human-constructed marvels like the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal.

Pairing a place with each letter of the alphabet, ABC The World & Me features colorful illustrations, as well as text that gets kids thinking not only about where they are in the world but also their connection to all the other people in it. A fun read for the whole family, this book is perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs while inspiring a curiosity about the world we live in.

With endearing illustrations and mindful concepts, the ABC for Me series pairs each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams and healthy living.

Pack your bags and grab your passport. You're about to embark on a fun trip. The closest site to my home in Alaska was the Yukon, so I started there and meandered about the globe taking it all in. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip just as much as a child, the real target audience, might, but did notice a few lovely touches I wanted to mention. Not only are different races showcases, but a wheelchair character keeps popping up. Lovely illustrations, both simple and detailed, if that makes any sense, to give one a feel for what they might encounter at the sites.

The former teacher in me can't help but note that not only do they illustrations provide a nice overview of each site but offer teaching opportunities, too. Those could be as simple as identifying colors used, finding various items in the pictures, or leading a discussion on why the clothing/buildings/structures are not all the same, among others. Art project? Have the children use construction paper to construct the various alphabet letters as they are shown in the photos and let them create their own take on the scenes. I'm sure you can come up with many other ideas. Although the text given might be more advanced than the child it is used for, it seemed easily adaptable to age. For now, I'm going back for a return visit. Yes, this big kid was enchanted by this book. I'd recommend it to parents and teachers everywhere, not to mention it'd make a wonderful gift for "big kids" who want to travel without leaving their homes. There's even a nice map at the end.

Thank you #NetGalley and #QuartoPublishingGroup – #WalterFoster for inviting me along on this fun, and, oh, so enchanting journey. It made my day.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a colourful book! Kids will love the bright illustrations! It is a great way to travel the world with your child without having to pack. The book highlights some great places around the globe with a little information about why it is a unique place. I'm also a huge fan of the world map at the end that shows where all of the mentioned places are. This would be a great board book to add to a child's library.

Ohmystars! I am in love with this children’s book! I wish it had been available when my kids were small, but I’ll absolutely be purchasing multiple copies to dole out to my nieces and nephews! A beautiful introduction to places all over the world, sure to spark imagination and conversations. The illustrations are charming and lovely, in that middle world between engaging for young listeners and “old” enough for early readers to still be enchanted.

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview and review this delightful title!