It is difficult to do an ABC book well. Choosing a theme that has not been overdone and will hold a child's interest is a challenge. The vivid photography includes many close-up shots to captivate young children. The crab and sea urchin are especially startling. The colors are bright and the poses of some animals, such as the fox and the panda, are adorable.
Large text is brief, naming the species and the term used for the young.
Photos show the animals at play and at rest. This unique book may also be used to talk with children about trust and communication between adults and their young ones. As with the other books in the series, the photos are clear and colorful. I never tired of looking at the photos in any of the books, a plus because they are sure to be requested again and again by young listeners. Lisa A. Wroble is an author and librarian in Plymouth, Michigan.