Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Alphabet's Alphabet
Chris Harris · 2020
84/100
👍 Worth It
This is a genuinely clever entry in the alphabet-book genre — Chris Harris reframes every letter through comic logic rather than just pairing A with apple, which gives the book real wit and replay value for adult read-aloud sessions. Dan Santat's Caldecott-winning illustration chops are on full display, and Kirkus praised both the verse and the visual gags. It sits a notch above the typical alphabet book in creativity and craft, making it a strong pick for parents who want something that rewards their attention too.
✦ Penny’s Take — this is The Review Group’s own editorial assessment. Penny’s analytical review line researched this book from real sources and scored it across the lenses shown below. It’s an honest first-party read — not a page-by-page personal one. The gold ✓ Penny Tested mark is reserved for books Penny reads cover to cover herself.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance80
craft88
originality88
accuracy85
hype72
age-fit82
human-eye86
Penny’s verdict84
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