An alphabet concept book devoted to clothing ranges from simple words ( A pron) to more complex ( E nsemble), and some that are in-between ( B ow tie & B ow, C ostume, D ress Up). Digitally rendered illustrations look like woodblock prints and showcase soft hues and inviting compositions. The distinctive, multiracial cast is populated with diverse and unique children. While some of the gender roles depicted are traditional (for I ce skates, a boy is playing hockey and a girl is figure skating), others are not (the A pron is worn by a boy and the J eans by a girl). Endpapers show empty hangers in the front, and the same hangers filled with the clothes featured in the book at the back. In between, pages tracking A through Z ( Z ippers) invite repeat visits to their appealing tableaus. (Ages 2–5)

Maria Carluccio's playful fashion alphabet celebrates the fun of getting dressed—and getting dressed up! From a sophisticated bow tie to a warm wool hat, this diverse celebration of what we wear from A to Z invites kids to get creative and embrace their own unique style. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!