Thursday, April 24, 2025

Wrigley Field from A to Z by the Chicago Cubs Wives (2005)

 Wrigley Field from A to Z by the Chicago Cubs Wives (2005) reminds us that alphabet books are ubiquitous. The illustrations are signed, perhaps by the wives of the Chicago Cubs players. “A is for Addison Street, the address of Wrigley Field.” This is a really fun book. At the back of the book are the signatures of the Chicago Cubs players. The inside back and front covers are designed to collect more signatures. Proceeds from the sale of the book “benefits Cubs Care, which supports programs such as Chicago’s Children’s Memorial Hospital.”

the day the goose got loose (1990)

the day the goose got loos e by Reeve Lindbergh (1990) is silly fun. Steven Kellogg ’s illustrations are perfect for this story of barnyard...