A distinctive and whimsical alphabet concept book uses unaltered rocks that form the shape of each letter and also illustrate the associated word. On the “e is for elephant” page, for example, a rock shaped like a lowercase “e” is shown along with a rock that looks—astonishingly!—like an elephant’s head. Occasional props (the rabbit-shaped rock on the “r is for rabbit” page is nosing an orange carrot) add to the sense of fun in this unusual concept book. (Ages 2–5)

Amazing rocks, found on a stretch of beach near the author's home, comprise this unique alphabet book. A is for Addition, and there are rocks in the shape of real numbers, too. B is for Bird, and there is a bird rock on a nest with an egg. G is for Ghosts, and there is a host of rocks that look like ghosts! Children and adults alike will pore over these fascinating rocks, and will be inspired collect their own.