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Matthew A.B.C.
By Catalanotto, Peter
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-68984-582-6
- Publisher
- Jackson Atheneum
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2002
PreS-Gr 1 There are 25 Matthews in Mrs. Tuttle's class. Following the time-honored tradition, the teacher adds the first letter of their last names to identify the boys. Conveniently, each one has a different initial and a unique characteristic that helps her keep track of the right Matthew. Some letters have cozy traits (A. is affectionate); others grasp frantically for a trait (F. has a cat on his face, R. is freckled with a rhinoceros). A few letters have the dumb and dumb...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2002
This clever alphabet book will resonate with Jennifers, Jacks, and anyone else who knows what it's like to hear his or her first name called only to discover upon turning around that the caller was referring to another person. Here's the situation: "Mrs. Tuttle has 25 children in her class. They are all named Matthew." After "Principal Nozzet wonders how Mrs. Tuttle tells them apart," we are treated to a cumulatively hilarious alphabetical rundown of the traits distinguish...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
