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Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
ABCs You Can Feel by Laura Emanuel is a picture book that uses the alphabet to introduce babies and toddlers to simple ideas they can share with a caregiver. Each letter offers one word and a short line of text, moving through everyday concepts like arriving, belonging, feeling emotions, listening to inner cues, and noticing the world around them. Partway through, the book pauses for a short series of “I am” statements before continuing to the final letters. It offers a calm sequence of ideas for caregivers and children to share during read‑aloud time, guiding them from A to Z with steady, uncomplicated wording.
ABCs You Can Feel by Laura Emanuel presents its concepts in a consistent format, with each page carrying the same amount of information and the same visual layout, creating a steady reading experience from beginning to end. The alphabetical structure keeps the book predictable, and the shift into the “I am” statements stands out because it breaks the pattern, but it still fits within the book’s focus on naming experiences in a way young children can follow. The language is clear and easy to read aloud, and the minimal design places emphasis on the text rather than illustrations, giving the book the feel of a guided concept exercise rather than a traditional picture book. Because the format never changes, the pacing remains uniform, and the book moves through its ideas without building toward anything more complex. It introduces emotional vocabulary and grounding concepts plainly, and its simplicity allows children to engage with the words without distraction. It’s a straightforward, structured book that stays within its chosen approach and delivers exactly what it sets out to do. It's perfectly suited to at-home reading or for teaching purposes in reading groups.
