Ape in a Cape
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1952 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Ape in a Cape

By Fritz Eichenberg

Animals reveal the alphabet's secrets.

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32 pages· 120 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a vibrant adventure where a lively cast of animals introduces each letter of the alphabet. With humor and action in every illustration, this journey promises to delight and educate. What surprises will each letter bring?

From the publisher

A 1953 Caldecott Honor Book “The richness of coloring; the strength, action and humor in the drawing; and the original rhyme for each letter make this an alphabet book to treasure.”–The Horn Book

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1953)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
120
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about alphabetsBooks about animalsBooks about whimsy
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 10, 1988
First published
June 1, 1952
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780156078306

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