Nature in all its splendour leaps off the pages of this magnificent early learning primer, which features exotic and familiar animals from around the world. From A is for Auk to Z is for Zoo, this alphabet book communicates simple information through colourful illustrations and rhyming text; every page will spark young readers’ interest and imagination. At the end of the book, Nature Notes provide additional information on each of the featured animals and their habitats, encouraging children to spend more time with this rich read. AGES: 2-5 AUTHOR: Jan Thornhill is an award-winning writer and illustrator who has always had a strong interest in nature and the environment. Many of her books have been translated into different languages and published in countries around the world. Her books include the NAPPA Gold Award winning I Found a Dead Bird, Over in the Meadow , and the NSTA honoured Before & After. REVIEWS: Sumptuous - The Wildlife ABC is a glorious spectacle… -The Montreal Gazette