For fans of <i>Bruno Munari's Zoo</i> and Andrew Zuckerman's <i>Creature ABC,</i> <i><b>Almost an Animal Alphabet</b></i> is a quirky combination of alphabet and (almost) animal book, introducing young children to the letters of the alphabet via a collection of appealingly drawn critters. With a gently humorous sensibility and a unique illustrative style, <b>Almost an Animal Alphabet </b>is a perfect choice for pre-readers who love animals.<br><br>• Why is it called <i><b>Almost</b> An Animal Alphabet</i>? There are actually 21 animals, 1 extinct animal, 3 non-animals (for N, U, and X), and 1 imaginary animal (for Y--can you guess? It's a yeti.)<br>• Alphabet books are perennial sellers, popular with parents and as gifts--this one is distinguished by its simple, elegant style and the quirky emotional appeal of the animals • Katie's art has a textural quality and an artisanal feeling that is enhanced by the matte paper-over-board cover of <b><i>Almost an Animal Alphabet,</i></b> making this a great gift for design-obsessed parents and possibly cross-over to non-parents who like the art