Picture book 6

Title: Alphabet Under Construction

Author: Denis Fleming
Illustrator: Denis Fleming and David Powers

Genre: Children's picture book
Sub genre: Education, teaching
Theme: Colors, animals, creations, working, imagination, learning

Primary and Secondary characters: the mouse, the letters
Awards, date of publication: 2002

Publishing company: Henry Holt and Company, LLC
Summary and how to use it in the classroom: This is a creative and fun book of a busy mouse “constructing” the letters of the alphabet. He uses the letter he is referring to at the beginning of each phrase. The vibrant colors on every page make it easy to read and learn from. You can use this for the younger students when teaching them their alphabet.