Alexander Anteater's Amazing Act (Animal Antics A to Z) - Softcover

DeRubertis, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1575653001 ISBN 13: 9781575653006

Publisher: Kane Press, 2010

Synopsis

Get to know some zany characters as they find new friends, test their talents, share exciting explorations and have a tremendously good time, in a new series that celebrates the alphabet and is perfect for read-aloud or beginning readers.

About this title

Product Description:

Alexander wants to have an amazing act for the talent show. He can already stand on his hands - but can his pals help make his act really fantastic?

Review:

"Teacher Alpha Betty's class is a veritable alliterative zoo, and all 26 students in her class will have starring roles in this appealing new series. Each book relates a humorous story about one of Alpha Betty's students, and although there is plenty of alliteration, it never becomes cloying or distracting. The illustrations of the cheerful students are delightful, and the supportive, encouraging attitude of the students toward each other is especially refreshing. Each book contains friend 'Fun Facts' about the animal represented by its main character and simple activities that reinforce the highlighted letter. Children will certainly enjoy these entertaining stories, and adults will appreciate their educational value and positive approach.
Recommended."
--Library Media Connection

--Journal

"Each picture book in the new Animal Antics A to Z series uses plenty of words beginning with one letter of the alphabet. Though their purpose is providing practice in identifying letters and the sounds they make, they also tell simple, pleasant stories about the students in teacher Alpha Betty's class. In the first book, Alexander Anteater despairs of creating a great act for the upcoming talent show. With encouragement from his dad and help from his friends, he practices until he perfects his unusual balancing act. Full of action and humor, Alley's expressive artwork adds considerably to the story's appeal. An appended page offers a few facts about anteaters as well as suggested activities and games for learning. More fun than most books aimed at teaching the sounds of letters, this picture book is a good read-aloud option for anxious parents and a natural for classrooms that celebrate 'A' week. Other picture books available in the series are Bobby Baboon's Banana Be-Bop, Corky Cub's Crazy Caps, and Dilly Dog's Dizzy Dancing."
--Booklist

--Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Kane Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1575653001
• ISBN 13: 9781575653006
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Alley R W