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O Is for Ossicone

A Surprising Animal Alphabet
By Hannah Eliot
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O Is for Ossicone by Hannah Eliot is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the alphabet through the fascinating features and characteristics of different animals. Each letter highlights a unique animal trait, like an ossicone on a giraffe, blending education with charming illustrations. It is perfect for curious minds eager to explore the wonders of the natural world.
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You might like this book if you're delighted by creative and fun ways to learn about the animal kingdom, especially unique animal features. This engaging children's book offers an alphabet adventure that pairs lively illustrations with fun facts, perfect for sparking curiosity and a love for learning in young readers.

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O Is for Ossicone

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Did you know that ossicones are the hornlike parts of a giraffe’s head? Introduce young readers to unusual animal facts and new vocabulary like "ossicone" and "baleen" in this alphabet book that has flaps on every page!

From “D is for dorsal fin” (shark) to “T is for tentacle” (octopus) to “W is for wattle” (turkey), this alphabet book is one of a kind! Young readers will love learning all about animals—and their unusual body parts, too. Plus, gatefold flaps on every page open to reveal even more fun facts!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665937504

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Board book

Date Published: 27 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c; gloss cvr (no sfx); int: gatefolds on every page

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Papworth
  • Illustrated by Sarah Papworth

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 472g

Pages: 28

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hannah Eliot

About the Author

Hannah Eliot is a children’s book editor who lives in Vermont. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, drawing, and spending time with her family!

Sarah Papworth lives and works (from home) in a North Cotswold village in the UK. She studied at Winchester School of Art specialising in printed textile design, graduating in 2002 with first class honors. She freelances on editorial, book, and surface pattern projects. She loves to use mixed media, hand-drawn textures, and line. She also launches a couple of small original painting collections per year.

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