ABC books come and go, but rarely will you see one as unusual as this charming abecedary. Rhyming couplets introduce each location, telling an interesting fact about the island. More detailed background information is given in a brief accompanying paragraph.

The illustrations are delicately whimsical, exquisitely crafted vignettes that are as tantalizing as a bit of sea glass or a perfect shell. Children and adults will want this beautifully illustrated book in I their collection of special treasures.