The letters of the alphabet are represented by words, set in short rhymes with additional information, relating to the state of Minnesota.

A delightful book of curious, little-known "facts" about animals--one for each letter of the alphabet! Did you know that chipmunks love to stay up past their bedtime? Or that dragons cry at happy endings? I bet you'd never have guessed that iguanas sometimes get homesick at sleepovers. Sara O'Leary pulls back the curtain on the animal world and gives us an absolutely charming little one-line "fact" about one animal for each letter of the alphabet. Kids will love to see their own quirks reflected in these adorably rendered creatures, and perhaps will be comforted to know that--just like them--narwhals can be perfectly happy all on their own and quail also get tired of being told to be quiet. This is more than just an alphabet book. It's a charming, hilarious, and touching look at the diversity of personalities in the world--worth many, many rereads.

Readers use the alphabet to learn about some of the more unusual mammals of the world

Introduces the alphabet using a vehicle for each letter, from airplane to zeppelin.

Illustrations and simple text evoke the sights and sounds of an African rainforest.

Introduces the letters A to Z by describing fish and other creatures living in the coral reef.

Introduces the characteristics and activities of insects and other crawly creatures from A to Z, beginning with the ant and concluding with the zebra butterfly.

An anteater, a bear, a chameleon and other wild animals help the youngest children learn to recognize the letters of the alphabet, in a sumptuously illustrated lift-the-flap book that also promotes early vocabulary and language skills.

Inspired by classic video games of the 1980s and