The books succeed at playfully introducing the alphabet, one letter at a time, to pre-readers. Playful verse relates cute stories about spunky animals like Abby Alligator and Detective Dog, accompanied by large illustrations that are an absolute treat. The highly alliterative stories succeed at both teaching children letter sounds and making them laugh. For example, after tipping the table in When Tilly Turtle Came to Tea , Tilly sets everything right by turning herself into a table. When Tilly Turtle came to tea.
Children try to find as many objects as they can that begin with the featured letter.
The inside back cover provides suggestions for using each book and extending learning beyond it. Purchased as a set, parents will also receive a 128-page teaching guide with reproducible alphabet worksheets and a case to store their books. Books can be purchased individually as well. Though appropriate for a Kindergarten classroom, this collection of books is useful for at-home learning and fun.