Animalphabet

What do our readers think of Animalphabet? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy guessing the animals and exploring the bright pictures, flaps and peep-through holes. Some children find a few of the animal comparisons tricky, but they still enjoy joining in and discovering what comes next.

What does the Pageticker team say about Animalphabet?

Animalphabet turns the alphabet into a lively guessing game, with Julia Donaldson’s bouncy rhymes inviting children to predict each animal. Sharon King-Chai’s bold artwork, peep-through holes and clever flaps make every page feel like a small surprise. It is especially good for curious pre-schoolers, though younger children may need help handling the delicate pages.

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What is Animalphabet about?

Embark on a vibrant A-to-Z journey with 'Animalphabet', an interactive guessing game by Julia Donaldson. Each page features peep-through holes and fold-out flaps, inviting young readers to compare animals and discover who is faster, bigger, or wrinklier. With rhythmic text and stunning illustrations by Sharon King-Chai, this book makes learning the alphabet a delightful adventure.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Discussion ideas around Animalphabet

Guessing games: Which clues help you guess the next animal, and which ones are the trickiest?

Animal comparisons: Which animal seems the fastest, biggest, wrinkliest or funniest to you, and why?

Alphabet adventure: Which animal would you choose for a letter in the alphabet, and what makes it a good choice?

Surprising creatures: Which animal in the book teaches you something new, and what would you like to find out about it?