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Friendly insects plan a surprise party for one of their own.
A rather irreverent look at the alphabet will elicit a double take from older readers. A different insect, from an ant to a zebra butterfly, represents each letter. Anticipation pervades the book as preparations for a big event are described. In his simple text, Kirk uses alliteration to emphasize the sound of each letter. Colorful paintings portray the various insects as cute, friendly, and non-threatening creatures.