Book excerpt: Have you ever noticed that the letter C is shaped like an ear or that the letter S looks like a snake? The Read-and-Sing book, Alphabet Letters, helps children learn to recognize capital letters by likening letter shapes to familiar objects embedded in the full color illustrations. As children sing along with included CD recording, they can trace the hidden letters with their fingers. From there, it's but a small step until children know the letter shapes well enough to draw them on their own. Action Factor's Read-and-Sing books build reading and writing skills with the help of some special friends-Amos, Eli, Ivy, Otis, Uri, and Yvette. These lovable characters keep children smiling as they follow along in the book and join in the lively song. The sing-along CD features two tracks-one vocal and one instrumental. After a bit of practice with the vocal track, children can perform the song using just the instrumental track. And because children learn best when they can apply what they know, creative activities for reinforcing the concepts are included with the book.