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An ABC of Flowers

by Jutta HILPUESCH
illus. by Jutta Hilpuesch. 32p. Philomel. Apr. 2019. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780525517856.
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PreS-Gr 2—Hilpuesch's fanciful line-drawn character, Amelie, frolics with brilliant photographs of blossoms representing the alphabet. Each page features a pastel, graphic-style letter and its blossom, from aster to zinnia. The letters' varied positions allow the diminutive figure of Amelie, and sometimes her young male friend or a pup, to engage by picking daisy petals, drumming on the underside of an evening primrose, or having tea atop a hibiscus leaf. The finale is a pretty spread, perfect for practicing letters and flora identification. The engaging mixed media artwork is done in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Procreate.
VERDICT Uplifting eye candy, and a venue for the author's Instagram cutie.
Reviewed by Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA , Apr 01, 2019

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