The Letter Jesters
Grade 2-4-Two little jesters, Alfonzo and Betty, and their dog, Typo, introduce children to typography. Definitions and styles of typeface are clearly illustrated with cut-paper figures in festive colors. Terms introduced include roman/italic, light/bold, serif/sans serif, upper/lowercase letters. Sidebars on many pages give special information, e.g. why capital letters are called capitals (they were carved on the tops, or capitals, of Roman columns). Brief examples of emotional responses to various styles of lettering are also given. A colorful and informative introduction to a subject little seen in picture books, this is going to delight youngsters and teachers who want to expand their awareness of the world of fine printing and fonts.Ruth Semrau, formerly at Lovejoy School, Allen, TXCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.