Dig Dig Digging ABC

by Margaret Mayo, Alex Ayliffe (Illustrations)

Race through the alphabet in this action-packed A to Z of things that go, from bestselling children's book author Roger Priddy.

From ambulances and diggers to yachts and zooming rockets, Dig Dig Digging ABC is a bright and busy book packed with all the vehicles that children love!

Genres: Picture Books, Construction, Transport, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 22, 2017

About the author

There is more than one author with this name

For the Romance novelist see: Margaret Mayo

Margaret Mary Cumming was born 10 May 1935 in London, England, the daughter of William John and Anna (Macleod) Cumming. On 28 July 1958, she married Peter Robin Mayo, a university lectured, and they had three children: Roderick, Katrina and Andrew.

Margaret Mayo was a children's literature and folktales writer. A former teacher, she uses her wide-ranging experience with children in her writing. She lives in Brighton.

Reviews

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mayo, Margaret Dig, Dig, Digging ABC, illustrated by Alex Ayliffe. PICTURE BOOK. Henry Holt, 2017. $17. 9781627795166

From scooters to yachts, from ambulances to rockets, this book takes the reader on a tour of the different types of vehicles as they go through the alphabet.

This catchy, read-aloud book combines to favorite picture book themes: an ABC book and a vehicle book. The illustrations are full page and very colorful. The author uses both repetition and rhyme to keep this vehicle book revving.

Pre-K, EL (K-3) – ADVISABLE. Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
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[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Supported by lively illustrations featuring vehicles that dig and those that move us and our materials from place to place, this ABC book won't stay on the bookshelf for very long. It uses lots of action verbs and description to highlight modes of transportation and working and recreational vehicles such as an icebreaker, a recycling truck, and even a yacht. This one helps youngsters learn the letters of the alphabet in a fun and engaging way--and what could be more motivating than that? Plus, youngsters will be thrilled ot see some of their favorite vehicles featured on the book's pages.

[Dane Schwirtz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is an okay ABC book. I say that because I would recommend many other ABC books before this one. Of course this still works and could teach kids their ABC's and help them read. In the book however not every letter/word begins with the alphabet letter. This could be confusing for kids and learn more sounds rather than th alphabet and making connections letter wise.

Overall I do like the pictures that are included and how they make word connections but I do believe their is a lot better ABC books out there.

[Great Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trucks and tractors, fire engines and helicopters- all work hard. But after a long, happy day of beeping and vrooming, all engines need to rest.
This bright, noisy book brings together vehicles that children love. Reviewer 4

[MaryLibrarianOH · Rating 4 out of 5]

All kinds of transportation are introduced as the author works her way from A to Z. Kids will learn a little about each vehicle.

Bright, colorful illustrations and the people included show some diversity.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a perfectly good abc title about all types of machines and some modes of transportation. It is the title that bothers me for it set me up to deduct that from A to Z I was about to view an abc about various types of digging machines. I recommend a title change.

[Terresa Wellborn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Are there vehicles for every letter of the alphabet? Yes, plus onomatopoeia, bright illustrations, and an enriched understanding of things that go, the world over.

Themes: ABCs, transportation
Ages: preK-1st grade
Pub year: 2017

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted Z to be Zamboni. Still, I'll get extra copies for our popular collection.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute ABC book for boys.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An alphabetical showcase of big machines and fast modes of transportation.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good ABC book! Especially for boys!

[Kristina W. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what expected.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect read aloud for kinder or first grade. Fun rhythm. Imaginative choices for each letter. All transportation. Kids were mesmerized!

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