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ABC Animal Rhymes
Paperback
Publisher Price: $11.99
Publisher: Janice Abernethy
Published: Jan 16 2026
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ABC Animal Rhymes invites young readers into a joyful world where language, rhythm, and the wonders of the natural world come together. This beautifully illustrated A-to-Z picture book blends playful poetry with engaging animal facts, creating a rich early-literacy experience that supports vocabulary development, phonemic awareness, and a lifelong love of reading. Each letter introduces a new animal-some familiar, some delightfully unexpected-paired with a rhythmic, memorable rhyme designed to spark curiosity and strengthen emerging reading skills.
Created by retired educator and children's author-illustrator Jan Abernethy, the book reflects decades of classroom experience and a deep understanding of how children learn best. The rhymes are crafted to be fun and accessible, while the illustrations offer warmth, humor, and visual clues that help young readers connect meaningfully with each animal. Whether shared during storytime, used in early-learning centers, or enjoyed at home, ABC Animal Rhymes offers a multisensory approach to literacy that encourages children to listen, repeat, imagine, and explore.
More than an alphabet book, ABC Animal Rhymes celebrates the natural world and invites children to wonder about the creatures who share our planet. Each page encourages observation, conversation, and discovery, making it an excellent resource for parents, teachers, homeschool families, and librarians seeking books that blend entertainment with educational value. The book's gentle rhythm and vibrant artwork make it an ideal read-aloud, while its clear structure supports independent reading and letter recognition.
Perfect for preschool through early elementary ages, this book fits seamlessly into classroom themes such as animals, habitats, poetry, language arts, and science. Its engaging format also makes it a strong choice for literacy nights, library programs, and early-childhood enrichment activities. With its combination of rhyme, illustration, and real-world learning, ABC Animal Rhymes offers a timeless reading experience that children will return to again and again.
As the first book in the ABC Animal Rhymes Series, this title lays the foundation for a growing collection of educational, curiosity-driven books designed to inspire young learners. Each book in the series continues the mission of blending poetry, science, and storytelling to nurture imagination, build confidence, and celebrate the joy of learning.
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