Peter Blake's ABC

This small-format ABC book displays photographs of assorted objects from British pop artist Peter Blake's personal collection. The letters of the alphabet, on the left side of each spread, are made of weathered metals and wood, and appear above phrases that describe the images on the opposing pages. For “G is for Gnome,” a timeworn garden gnome reclines with his green stocking feet crossed and, for “M is for Motor Car,” there's a Volkswagen bug that appears to be crafted from metal scraps of household products. The eclectic and surprising panoply should appeal both to adult Blake fans and early readers. Ages 4–8. (Mar.)