About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that the world is much bigger than their own neighborhood, or when they express curiosity about why a friend speaks a different language at home. This isn't a typical alphabet book: it is a bridge to global thinking. While it follows the A to Z format, it playfully subverts expectations by showing that a Bee starts with A (Anu in Igbo) or an Elephant starts with K (Kifaru in Swahili). Through stunning scratchboard illustrations, the book fosters a deep sense of wonder and intellectual flexibility. It helps children understand that there are many valid ways to describe the same reality, promoting cultural empathy and cognitive agility. It is a perfect choice for multilingual families or any parent wanting to raise a world citizen who appreciates the beauty of linguistic diversity.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and celebratory.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or early elementary student who is either a 'pattern seeker' or a child in a bilingual household who rarely sees their home language (like Igbo or Ojibwe) validated in a mainstream picture book. It is also perfect for the artistic child who enjoys 'I Spy' style visual puzzles.
