A Is for Alliguitar

By Nancy Raines Day, Herb Leonhard (Illustrator)

Embark on a musical safari with animal-instrument hybrids.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a whimsical world where each letter of the alphabet unveils a unique creature—a blend of animal and musical instrument. From the melodious newtuba to the rhythmic drumonkey, this rhyming adventure promises laughter and surprise. With vibrant illustrations bringing each quirky hybrid to life, children will be enchanted by this imaginative journey. What musical-animal marvel will you discover next?

From the publisher

A wacky safari that is sure to strike a chord with kids! For each letter of the alphabet, this clever book of rhymes presents a cross between an animal and a musical instrument. From newtubas and mandolions to drumonkeys and pigolos, kids will have a blast during this musical safari. Zany illustrations accompany each creation.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about animals Books about imagination Books about word play Books about music Books about performing arts

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Stories behind the story

Where did you originally get the idea for A is for Alliguitar?

Standing on the village pier, I was thinking about my youth orchestra reunion I was about to go to when someone yelled, "Look, there's an alligator!" My wires crossed, and Alliguitar popped into my head. I had been wanting to write a different sort of alphabet book, and that was an A. I decided to keep going through the alphabet. By Nancy Raines Day (author)

What was the hardest part about creating A is for Alliguitar?

Herb Leonard may have had the hardest part--actually creating all 26 musical alphabeasts I had imagined. He did a magnificent job! By Nancy Raines Day (author)

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