Preschool Book Review - A is for Arches

A Is For Arches: A Utah Alphabet
Written By, Becky Hall
Illustrated by Katherine Larson

From the Preschool Book

"Busy Bees, that's what we are -- Our symbol is the hive. From mining to technology, this helps our state survive."

About the Preschool Book

A is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet, teaches preschoolers important historical and cultural facts about the state of Utah in a way that is exciting and fun. Each page contains a short rhyme that gives preschoolers basic facts and information. Additional information is provided in the side column on each page that provides curious preschoolers with longer attention spans more detailed information about each fact.

From the Reviewer - Rachel Lister

Many preschoolers are interested in learning about the place that they live. Utah has a rich historical and cultural history that is very thought provoking for curious preschoolers. A is for Arches gives preschoolers a broad understand of our wonderful state in a way that is engaging and informative.

Rich Illustrations

Katherine Larson's detailed illustrations really let preschoolers visualize the way Utah looked in the past and the many landmarks that fill the state today. The beautiful scenery of our varied Utah landscape shows up brilliantly on each page. Preschoolers will gain a greater appreciation of their beautiful home through the extraordinary illustrations in this book.

Educational

A is for Arches does not talk down to preschoolers. The book is filled with not only basic facts but also more detailed information that preschoolers may not have heard before. Preschoolers will learn how irrigation was used by early Utah settlers and how the very first artificial heart was invented.

Book Details

Title: A Is For Arches: A Utah Alphabet
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (August 19, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1585360961
ISBN-13: 978-1585360963