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Steve Martin, Roz Chast build an 'Alphabet'

Yes, "A" is for apple, but it's so much more. Funnyman Steve Martin and illustrator Roz Chast use this conceit as the central thesis of "The Alphabet from A to Y With Bonus Letter Z!," a book that should delight both children and the adults who read to them over and over.

Besides employing non-traditional words to showcase the letters of the alphabet, the book's illustrations encourage close...

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