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Gr 2–5—This picture book asks readers to take a deep breath about their preconceived notions about the ABCs. "D is for Delayed. E is for Erased." What is not seen is at the center of the conceit, so that words live just enough in the abstract to delight more advanced thinkers, but will paralyze young children. Bewildered fish in a bowl of water with miniature shipwrecks stand in for C, for "Clear." "J is for Just missed it," as a gent with flowers and a musician chase the bus. "O is for out," with an empty box of cereal (and we don't see a person, but a bowl and spo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More