A is for Amos

by Deborah Chandra, Keiko Narahashi (Illustrator)

"Clippety clap clippety clap "
"A is for Amos and I'm on his back"
"B for the bumpety bridge we cross"
"C for the clippety clop of his trot . . . "
So begins an infectious rhythmic chant that takes a girl on an imaginary adventure on a wonderful horse. The countryside, the animals they see along the way, and a dramatic storm all figure in a story that takes its lead from the progression of the alphabet. Energetic watercolor illustrations adroitly capture the excitement of the ride, one readers will want to take again and again.

Genres: Storytime, Horses, Childrens, Picture Books, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little girl is riding her horse, Amos. This book brings the reader through the alphabet with these two characters.

[Ernesto Coronado · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome

[Sabrina Henry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book about a little girl who rode a horse and went on an imaginative adventure. She described the scenes and the sounds as they went along. The colors used for the illustrations are soft and cheerful. Great book for children who like horses.

[Marian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect combination of poem and alphabet for your horse mad little girl.