An A to Z Walk In the Park (Animal Alphabet Book) [Paperback]

R. M. Smith (Author)

Book Description

This children's picture book explores a multitude of creatures that make up our world with vivid illustrations displaying the identity of over 200 animals. Children can learn names of much of the animal kingdom using an easy to follow ABC's approach. This book was created with the idea of how great it would be to read and connect many animals with their names easily in one picture book! For ages 2 and up.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Graphic artist and illustrator R. M. Smith brings a delightful adventure to preschool children everywhere with An A to Z Walk in the Park. The 2008 release leads readers on a walk through an imaginary park filled with wildlife. Beginning with the letter ''A'' and closing on the letter ''Z'' children are introduced to an entire alphabet of more than 200 animals--some familiar, some more exotic. Even parents won't recognize all of the animals peeking out from the pages. There's something for everyone to learn! --Breeni Books

About the Author

R. M. Smith is a Graphic Artist/Illustrator with over 15 years of experience in online and print media.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Clarence-Henry Books; 1st edition (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615195725
• ISBN-13: 978-0615195728
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Zoos > Nonfiction
  • #71 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Zoos
  • #94 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Alphabet

More About the Author

R. M. Smith is an illustrator, author, and graphic designer. He thinks the idea of creating something that will be enjoyed by kids is pretty cool. He is the author and illustrator of "An A to Z Walk in the Park", "Peep in the Deep - Sea Creature Counting Book", and "Rudy and Cirrus of Karma." He shares a home in Northern Virginia with Mary, along with two odd cats, a hungry lizard, and a tank of fish.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good children's book...no, a great children's book!, May 14, 2008

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An A to Z Walk In the Park (Animal Alphabet Book) (Paperback)

Take your young reader on a walk through the alphabet, and take them for a walk through the park at the same time! This wonderful little book is an A-to-Z in the form of a walk through the park. Each page has brightly colored illustrations, and zippy text that links the letter with a group of animals in the illustration. For example, "Hinting that it might be their turn now, the beasts from Hh put forth a Horse, a hungry Hippopotamus, and a Hedgehog." And each of those animals, and more, can be found right there.

Now, how do you know that a children's book is a good one? I would say that when my four-year-old brings the book to me, ignoring the TV, and asks me to read it to her for the FOURTH time, that that is a good children's book...no, a great children's book. I read the words, and she looked at the animals, trying to identify each one. Yeah, this is a great book, one that she really likes, and I really like as well. My hat's off to the author - well done!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A charming, softcover children's alphabet picturebook, May 8, 2008

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This review is from: An A to Z Walk In the Park (Animal Alphabet Book) (Paperback)

An A to Z Walk in the Park is a charming, softcover children's alphabet picturebook featuring colorful illustrations of over 200 zoo animals. The result is a fun way for young animal lovers to learn their ABCs! Especially recommended for parents to read aloud with children, as some of the alliterative verses are virtual tongue-twisters in their own right. "Ambling about the park for the letter Aa approaches an Alligator allying with an Aye-aye and a host of affable walk-alongs."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So lovely, October 12, 2011

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Lesley M. Doyle (Topanga, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An A to Z Walk In the Park (Animal Alphabet Book) (Paperback)

I'm normally not enthralled with digitally illustrated children's books. This book is an exception, though; the illustrations are lush and engaging. They are just so beautiful. The text is fun, especially for preschoolers who are fascinated with different critters. My only complaint is that it is not available in hardcover. The illustrations deserve to be in a more substantial format.