Country Road ABC: An Illustrated Journey Through America’s Farmland
Arthur Geisert’s alphabet book features elements of a contemporary country road, including farms, people, and other dimensions of a rural environment. “B is for barn cats,” “L is for loading,” “V is for volunteer fire department,” and “X” marks a very specific spot: County Road Y 31 (longitude and latitude provided). Detailed illustrations, made from copperplate etchings and acrylic and watercolor, create a peaceful tone that aptly matches the journey down the road through the village, but there’s a lot to look at in these bucolic scenes. A Farm Glossary offers a detailed explanation of each of the alphabet words while Geisert’s incorporation of changing seasons makes this a journey through a year as well along country roads. ©2010 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Arthur Geisert
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-8
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Alphabet Books
Farming and Farmers
Maps and Geography
Rural Life
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
Publish Year: 2010
Pages: 62
ISBN: 9780547194691
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Geisert