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An African Alphabet Board book – Picture Book, March 14, 2017

by Eric Walters (Author), Sue Todd (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
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From aardvark to zebra and all that's in between, little ones will love learning their alphabet with these colorful creatures.

An African Alphabet is a vibrant ABC book that introduces babies and toddlers to the unique variety of animals found in Africa. An alphabet for all ages, the stunning linocut-influenced artwork brings an uncommon selection of critters to life in this lively concept book.

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  1. Reading age
    Baby - 2 years
  2. Print length
    28 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  5. Lexile measure
    NP
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.63 x 7 inches
  7. Publisher
    Orca Book Publishers
  8. Publication date
    March 14, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    9781459810709
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1459810709
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Toddler-PreS—Stunning, animated linoleum images featuring heavy black lines, vibrant colors, and a range of familiar (elephants and flamingos) and not-so-familiar (pangolins and servals) critters make this ABC book one that children will request again and again.

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"An African Alphabet has much more to teach than just the ABCs. It takes the child on an African safari of sorts, bringing animals alive in the text and illustrations, especially animals that are new or unfamiliar to the child/reader...Learning about animals in this vibrant and delightful book will take readers on an adventure to Africa from the comfort of their chair!...A delightful book for children of all ages, and maybe some adults too!" ― Resource Links

"An African Alphabet is at once a typical introductory alphabet board book, and, at the same time, it is nontraditional...it is unlikely that young viewers...will have had personal experience with any (or many) of the 26 birds and mammals within its pages...A true highlight of the book are the illustrations rendered by Sue Todd who has chosen linoleum carving as her illustration medium...An African Alphabet is an excellent alphabet book and merits both home purchase and acquisition by libraries serving its intended young audience."

― CM: Canadian Review of Materials

★ "An elegant African bestiary, from the familiar to the exotic. This eye-catching compendium of African fauna should delight young readers and instill an awareness of Earth's diversity of habitat and species…gorgeous, brightly colored artwork…brings these creatures to life...Images are clear and easily grasped; each is a striking work of art in itself. Even the alphabetic characters have the etched, stylized calligraphic look of block printing. A gorgeous alphabet for young adventurers." ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Walters draws on his abiding love of Africa for his latest offering, which takes readers to the savannah without the lengthy plane ride…Strong black lines and saturated colour offer striking visual interest." ― Quill & Quire

"Stunning, animated linoleum images featuring heavy black lines, vibrant colors, and a range of familiar and not-so-familiar critters make this ABC book one that children will request again and again." ― School Library Journal

"The engaging features of the animals and the beautiful colors are a visual feast. And there is pleasure to be had just in pronouncing the exotic animal names." ― Youth Services Book Review

"What a creative way to introduce young children to the richness of African wildlife!" ― Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children’s Book News

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1459810708
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orca Book Publishers; Brdbk edition (March 14, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781459810709
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1459810709
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 2 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.63 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 60 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Lovely book
It's a hit here. A good mix of recognizable animals and new ones, but there are two things that annoy me with this one:1) H for Hippo is the ONLY animal not spelled out completely. So strange.I just insert the full "hippopotamus" as I read, but still.2) X for Xavier's greenbul...seems like a cop out. Xerus??The illustrations look a bit like relief prints and the type font is easy to read. Overall, it's a lovely book, and highly recommended.If the editor reads this - please fix the "hippo" page!
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EmStam
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, colorful book
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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This book is great. I bought one for my niece (15 months old) and ended up getting another for my nephew (12 months old). Very colorful and lots of new, interesting animals.
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Soliel
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2020
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Beautiful, educational and well made! Love the colors and illustrations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Day Care
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017
2 yr old said 'I like this story!'
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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It's a hit here. A good mix of recognizable animals and new ones, but there are two things that annoy me with this one:
1) H for Hippo is the ONLY animal not spelled out completely. So strange.
I just insert the full "hippopotamus" as I read, but still.
2) X for Xavier's greenbul...seems like a cop out. Xerus??

The illustrations look a bit like relief prints and the type font is easy to read. Overall, it's a lovely book, and highly recommended.

If the editor reads this - please fix the "hippo" page!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
It's a hit here. A good mix of recognizable animals and new ones, but there are two things that annoy me with this one:
1) H for Hippo is the ONLY animal not spelled out completely. So strange.
I just insert the full "hippopotamus" as I read, but still.
2) X for Xavier's greenbul...seems like a cop out. Xerus??

The illustrations look a bit like relief prints and the type font is easy to read. Overall, it's a lovely book, and highly recommended.

If the editor reads this - please fix the "hippo" page!
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Joan Almond
5.0 out of 5 stars Bright! Bold! Great Board Book!
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2018
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#AnAfricanAlphabet #EricWalters #SueTodd #OrcaBookPublishers Bright! Bold! Beautiful Board Book! I gifted An African Alphabet to grandnephews a couple of Christmases ago. It was exactly what they needed to grab their attention. The sturdy Board Book with its; vivid imagery, imaginative text and interactive language makes room for early literacy. The Board Book format allows little readers to enjoy the book on their own or with an adult. It’s make it a perfect choice in gift giving!
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KK
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2019
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My 21 month old knows animals that some may haven’t even heard of! It’s an amazing book and one of her favourites. We are going to South Africa in November and wanted her to be familiar with the animals so she would enjoy the safari.. sure enough she is learning really well!
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Panyikwara
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything the book is
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2020
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Excellent book. Bought it for my kid’s and they love it. This book is a must buy!
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Natasha
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2020
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My son absolutely loves this book!
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Kas55
5.0 out of 5 stars Great baby gift
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2020
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Beautifully illustrated book to teach not the usual animals
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