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An Alphabet of T.O.T

by C. Pears, London Transport Museum, Oliver Green
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Charming alphabet book with transport-themed illustrations.

An Alphabet of T.O.T could be a good read for young children who are learning their alphabet, and for older children who enjoy reading rhyming text and studying intricate illustrations. The transport-themed drawings are packed with interesting details that will spark conversations and curiosity. Additionally, history enthusiasts will appreciate the poignant historical background revealed in Oliver Green's introduction. Overall, this charming book is sure to delight readers of all ages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

An Alphabet of T.O.T

by C. Pears, London Transport Museum, Oliver Green
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ISBN: 9781871829266
Authors: C. Pears, London Transport Museum, Oliver Green
Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
Date of Publication: 2018-05-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Adventure, Classics, Family, Nature, Adventure, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 0.0
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Description

This charming little abecedary was first published in 1915 as a fundraising gimmick to support transportation workers and their families during World War I. The illustrations—which brilliantly tie the letters of the alphabet to familiar words related to London transportation, like “ I is Inspector and Interest too, If you won’t pay your fare they are waiting for you” and “ M is the Map which will make every way of the mighty Metropolis plain as the day”—were created by artist Charles Pears, whose posters for the London Underground have become icons of early twentieth-century London life. Children will enjoy the clever images and wordplay as they learn their letters, while parents can appreciate the wartime context, which is laid out in Oliver Green’s introduction.
 

Charming alphabet book with transport-themed illustrations.

An Alphabet of T.O.T could be a good read for young children who are learning their alphabet, and for older children who enjoy reading rhyming text and studying intricate illustrations. The transport-themed drawings are packed with interesting details that will spark conversations and curiosity. Additionally, history enthusiasts will appreciate the poignant historical background revealed in Oliver Green's introduction. Overall, this charming book is sure to delight readers of all ages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.