Review of "Ox, House, Stick: The Story of Our Alphabet" by Don Robb
Stand-up comic Steven Wright tells one of my favorite jokes: "Why is the alphabet in that order? Is it because of that song?" This book talks about the origins of alphabets - the Romans, the Greeks, and more. Its a fascinating topic presented in a very palatable way for 4-6th grade children.
Rainbo Electronic Reviews published this review in our September, 2007 issue.
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