A to Z Menagerie

by Suzy Ultman (Illustrator)

Overview

A to Z Menagerie is a multisensory alphabet book unlike any other.

This unique reading experience features a die-cut letter to trace and a satisfying pull-tab reveal for each letter of the alphabet.

Each page is filled with diverse and colorfully illustrated first words to find and identify.

• Teaches young readers hand-eye coordination, prediction skills, and rich vocabulary
• Interactive experience of pulling tabs helps reinforce your little one's journey to learning the ABCs
• Filled with charming and playful illustrations by Suzy Ultman

This powerful learning tool not only allows concepts to be touched and experienced, but it also features a wide range of vocabulary words.

First words include "challah," "curry," "kabob," "macaroons," "miso soup," "taco," and "udon."

• A wonderful gift for parents and grandparents looking for an introduction to the ABCs for their baby, early childhood educators, and anyone who appreciates good design
• Functions like a flash card and a guessing game: the central oversize letter is recessed beneath a die-cut, inviting readers to trace its shape before pulling the tab to discover the reveal
• Great for fans of the TouchThinkLearn series by Xavier Deneux, Baby's First Eames by Julie Merberg, and Montessori: Letter Work by Bobby George

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452177113
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	10/08/2019
Pages:	28
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Suzy Ultman is an artist, doodler, designer, and crafter. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Editorial Reviews

"Ultman's distinct illustrations lead the way through this alphabet board book. The atypical vocabulary and quirky illustrations set this one apart."— Kirkus Reviews

"Ultman's distinct illustrations lead the way through this alphabet board book. The atypical vocabulary and quirky illustrations set this one apart."— Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2019-10-23
A picture dictionary with pullout tabs that emphasize each letter.

Ultman's distinct illustrations lead the way through this alphabet board book. Each page features a different letter-shaped cutout that fills in when readers pull the tab located in the margin. The letter "K" becomes a K-shaped brown "koala," for example. An introductory page invites readers to "look & touch," a kind invitation even though the book is self-explanatory. While the tabs feature the usual alphabet suspects—like "X is for xylophone"—the rest of the featured vocabulary is very rich, providing important exposure to new words for a young reader. Examples of these words include "axolotl," "echidna," and "xyris" (a type of flower), and the illustrations provide enough context for readers' understanding. The delicate line drawings feature pastel pinks and greens with bold blues and yellows. There are some adorable touches when the lettered items are doubled up, like the bear wearing a beret, the cat wearing a Peter Pan collar, and the horse wearing high-tops. Most items resemble their familiar form with some outlying quirks, such as a blue squirrel and an armless mermaid. The people featured in the book are shown to be paper white, pastel pink, or warm brown.

More than the tabs, it's the atypical vocabulary and quirky illustrations that set this one apart from ordinary alphabet books. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews