A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

John Updike. Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, $6.99 (40pp) ISBN 978-0-679-89009-6

D is for Dog, and the author of Rabbit, Run makes much of it: ""A dog is jumpier; its fur is clumpier... but rarely (compared to a cat) is it grumpier."" PW gave a starred review to these 26 short poems illustrated with photographs: ""This extraordinary alphabet book offers numerous rewards."" Ages 5-8. (Mar.)

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