Almost an Animal Alphabet

By Katie Viggers

Discover an alphabet where animals aren't always what they seem. Can you spot the odd ones out?

4.3/5 Goodreads · 106 ratings

56 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore a whimsical alphabet where not all letters are matched with typical animals. With 21 real creatures, an extinct one, three non-animals, and a mythical yeti, this book invites young readers to guess and giggle. Each page offers a delightful surprise, blending humor with a unique artistic style. Perfect for pre-readers and art lovers alike, this collection challenges the norm and sparks curiosity. Can you figure out which letters break the animal mold?

From the publisher

For fans of Bruno Munari’s Zoo and Andrew Zuckerman’s Creature ABC, Almost an Animal Alphabet is a quirky combination of alphabet and (almost) animal book, introducing young children to the letters of the alphabet via a collection of appealingly drawn critters. With a gently humorous sensibility and a unique illustrative style, Almost an Animal Alphabet is a perfect choice for pre-readers who love animals.

• Why is it called Almost An Animal Alphabet? There are actually 21 animals, 1 extinct animal, 3 non-animals (for N, U, and X), and 1 imaginary animal (for Y–can you guess? It’s a yeti.)

• Alphabet books are perennial sellers, popular with parents and as gifts–this one is distinguished by its simple, elegant style and the quirky emotional appeal of the animals • Katie’s art has a textural quality and an artisanal feeling that is enhanced by the matte paper-over-board cover of Almost an Animal Alphabet, making this a great gift for design-obsessed parents and possibly cross-over to non-parents who like the art

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