ECRR Concept of the Week (6-27-07)

Letter knowledge is recognizing that each letter is different with different sounds and different names. A great way to increase a child's letter knowledge is to use alphabet books. In the children's picture book section of the library there are many alphabet books such as Alpha Oops!: the Day Z went First by Alethea Kontis, Alphabet Adventure by Audrey Wood, and Alligator Arrived with Apples: a Potluck Alphabet Feast by Crescent Dragonwater. These books are great for alliteration (ex. a is for apple). Also, they use rememberable pictures that most children will recognize. -Amy Dawson, Youth Services Librarian, Catawba County Library