We're off to New Mexico next week. How best to learn about the wonders of this place? How about taking a look at the wonders a child might seek out?

And so E is for Enchantment.

My thoughts? A perfect overview. I know now to look for ristras (those strings of chili peppers that ward off the wicked) and pueblos (including Taos, apparently) and kokopelli (flute player petroglyphys). And more. ( )

I loved this book. It has simple, lyrical rhymes highlighting things local to New Mexico.

A beautiful alphabet book that holds so much more for adults and bigger kids as it has finer details on each page such as facts or history relevant to that letter. The art is beautiful and full color, tasteful and intelligent.

We picked this copy up at the library, but I'm thinking this deserves a place in our permanent collection. Highly recommended to anyone who lives in, or has been to New Mexico! ( )

Book is page after page of great illustrations. It is geared as an Alphabet book but the letters depict a word specifically from New Mexico. The author did great jobs depicting much of the state and is wonderful for students learn about geography and vocabulary at same time, and some history of terms. ( )