My Friends from A to Z: A Fun Way to Learn the Alphabet
What’s inside...
My Friends from A to Z: A Fun Way to Learn the Alphabet by Marcela Klinsrisuk is a captivating children's book that facilitates alphabet learning through engaging characters and colorful illustrations. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a child character, whose name and activities begin with that letter. The playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations aid in letter recognition, boost vocabulary, and improve reading skills. Designed for preschoolers and early learners, the book is an excellent resource for parents and teachers to foster early language development. The book also includes an alphabet chart, and teaches upper and lower case letters as well as beginning sounds, helping children identify different parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, and pronouns as their reading skills progress. Suitable for ages 3-6, it makes learning the alphabet enjoyable and effective.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-7
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Who was your favorite animal character in the book and why?
If you could add another animal friend to the alphabet, which animal would you choose and what letter would it start with?
Can you think of other words that start with the same letter as your favorite animal from the book?
How do the different animals in the book help us learn about the alphabet?
What new things did you learn about any of the animals today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Highlight the illustrations associated with each letter and ask your child to describe what they see.
Encourage your child to trace the letters in the book with their finger to blend visual and tactile learning.
Use animal sounds to make the reading more interactive and fun, prompting your child to imitate the sounds.
After reading, together with your child, try to create an ‘alphabet wall’ in their room using drawings or pictures of animals from the book.
Discuss the characteristics of animals that start with a hard-to-remember letter to reinforce memory.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Alphabet Knowledge
Explanation: The book uses animal characters, each representing a different letter of the alphabet, to teach children the ABCs in a fun and engaging way.
Real-World Application: Learning the alphabet is the foundation of literacy. Children can apply it by recognizing letters in everyday environments, such as in books or signs, enhancing their reading skills.
Example Lesson: Friendship and Diversity
Explanation: Each animal character showcases unique traits and qualities, promoting acceptance and understanding of differences among peers.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diversity and practice inclusivity with friends at school or in the playground, leading to better social interactions and relationships.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The whimsical illustrations and creative scenarios encourage children to use their imagination while learning.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply creativity in their play, storytelling, and problem-solving tasks, fostering innovation and cognitive flexibility from a young age.