Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Furry Animal Alphabet Book
Jerry Pallotta · 1991
80/100
👍 Worth It
Jerry Pallotta's signature move — going well beyond the usual ABCs to introduce genuinely surprising animals with real facts — works beautifully here. Kids who thought they knew their animals will meet the Zorilla and the Aye-Aye and come away curious about more. A classroom and library staple for good reason.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety99
substance78
craft80
originality80
accuracy85
hype80
age-fit82
human-eye82
Penny’s verdict80
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