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ABC Book of Animals

Helen Martin Β· 2013
86/100
πŸ‘ Worth It

ABC Book of Animals pairs each letter with an animal, using rhythmic text that reads well aloud and vivid illustrations that give young children something to look at and talk about. Helen Martin and Judith Simpson bring genuine early childhood credentials from Australian television, and the ABC Books imprint is a trusted brand in Australian markets. For toddlers and preschoolers learning letters and animal names at the same time, this covers both goals efficiently. The honest caveat is that it's primarily an Australian-market publication β€” less widely available internationally β€” and the format itself is a familiar one without standout innovations. A reliable, well-made alphabet book that delivers what it promises.

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Public sentiment (goodreads)92
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