First Words

. Kingfisher, $3.95 (12pp) ISBN 978-0-7534-5443-5

Bold black line silhouettes of familiar objects against neon-bright backgrounds accompany a series of three-letter words in First Words, illus. by Mandy Stanley. ""Bus""and ""bee,"" ""cat"" and ""car"" are just two of the pairings on a spread. Three additional titles in the square board books series are: At the Beach; At the Zoo; and On the Farm. (Apr)

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