Baker, Leslie <br/><br/>
The animal ABC / 
Leslie Baker 
 - New York  Henry Holt and Company  2003 
<br/><br/> A refreshingly straightforward alphabet book featuring a playful bunch of animal friends.<br/><br/>It’s time to learn the ABCs!<br/><br/>This delightfully simple picture book introduces young children to the alphabet, as each letter gets paired with an animal friend. Bold, easy-to-read letters and words, and engaging watercolor illustrations make this an ideal choice for preschoolers. From start to finish—Ant to Zebra!—this accessible primer is sure to charm while it teaches.<br/>There's nothing new about this straightforward ABC title. Each page shows a different animal, in consecutive order from ant to zebra, whose name begins with a letter of the alphabet. It's the lovely watercolor illustrations that are noteworthy. Expressive and realistic, their softly brushed strokes capture animal faces up close against appealing, Easter egg-coloured backgrounds. Children will know most of the animals, but there are a few exceptions, such as the uakari and the vole. There's no appended roundup of animals or additional information about them, but the simple, uncluttered design and a concept that's right on target for little ones just learning their letters will attract a young audience. The alphabet, upper- and lowercase, appears on the endpapers. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780805067460 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Young Learners<br/>Animals<br/>English language--Alphabet<br/>Alphabet
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>590 BAK-L