About This Book
Reach for this book when you have a high energy child who expresses affection through big, physical gestures or when you want to turn a routine alphabet lesson into a fit of giggles. This rhythmic, rhyming adventure follows a spunky little girl who decides to show her love to one animal for every letter of the alphabet, from the common to the quite literally wild. While the book functions as a concept book for letters and animals, its heart lies in the celebration of an adventurous spirit and unbridled joy. It is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students (ages 3 to 7) who are beginning to recognize letters but still crave silly, imaginative storytelling. Parents will appreciate the clever rhymes and the way it validates a child's natural desire to connect with the world through touch and kindness.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and lighthearted. While the protagonist hugs potentially dangerous animals like sharks and cobras, the approach is purely metaphorical and fantastical. There is no real-world peril, though it offers a small opening to discuss safety with real animals.
