A book box with the 26 letters of the alphabet illustrated with 210 animals

About Critters A to Z

Critters A to Z is a book box with the 26 letters of the alphabet illustrated with 210 animals. The project aims to serve as support material for teachers, speech therapists, psychopedagogists, and professionals who work with children in literacy development or with newly literate children. It can also serve as a support for adults with literacy needs.

The material is also useful for parents who wish to participate in their children’s learning process.

By practicing reading through the cards illustrated with various animals, the child can handle them and explore the features of each animal. The rich and lively illustrations can encourage children to notice details. The material also allows for a better understanding of the alphabet and the order of the letters.

The initial conception of the author, architect, and designer stemmed from a recreational activity to help her granddaughter develop her literacy skills. As they interacted, the project started to improve and evolve until it reached its present form.

Translated from Brazilian Portuguese into American English (with reference to spelling and the serial/Oxford comma).

Translation and Proofreading: Doris Arantes S. Cook
Pedagogical Review: Rian Maia and Dorothy Bruce Jezzi
Scientific Review: Mariana Galera Soler
Preparation of Text, Illustrations, Graphic Design, Cover Design: Milena Hannud