Review of Alpha Buddies Land

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Great to know I'm not the only one to enjoy this book. I gave it a similar rating due the bright illustrations and corresponding prose. Thanks for the great review, Gerry!
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Thanks for the review Gerry. Might be one that my kids would be into.
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I have read this book too. I agree with all the points mentioned in your review. The bright colors, background, and objects in the illustration are specific to a given letter of the alphabet, and this makes it all the more engaging for children. It’s a fun way for children to learn the alphabet through association. That’s a great review. Well-done. :tiphat:
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I also grabbed a copy of this book. I rather enjoyed it. It crossed my mind that I would have found learning the alphabet quite enjoyable with this book back in my childhood days. Thanks for your review, Gerry!
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This is a beautiful review, Gerry! I read this book back in October, and I remember that I enjoyed it so much even though it is a children’s book! Your review reminded me of my wonderful time reading this book! :)
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Thanks for the review, Gerri. Maybe I'll pick this up for my younger grandchildren. This sounds like an interesting book for the young ones.
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This book is so cute! Even as a grown-up, I couldn’t help but be amazed by the colorful illustrations. A very different book for young readers. As usual, your review is expertly done. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you.
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Wow. Thanks for this lovely review Gerry. This is such and amazing book for a toddler.
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This book seems like an excellent way for children to become comfortable with the alphabet. This is the first step toward developing a life-long love of the written word. More kids need to become attracted to this. Thanks!
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Gerry Steen wrote: 13 Mar 2024, 22:32 [Following is a volunteer review of "Alpha Buddies Land" by Donna Marie Rink.]
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Are you searching for a suitable picture book to read to your child between the ages of 2 and 7? Do you want the book to contain vivid, detailed, and significant illustrations? Are you searching for a book with relatable characters and situations for your child? If you answered yes to these questions, you should get the children's book Alpha Buddies Land by Donna M. Rink.

Alpha Buddies Land is a picture book with 52 pages of colorful illustrations and one to two-sentence statements. Your toddler will understand the statements with the help of pictures. Each image displays various colors, dynamic characters, diverse landscapes, different seasons, weather, times of day, animals, and plants. Each page features a letter of the alphabet. The letter forms an alpha buddy with added arms, legs, and face. Your child in kindergarten will learn to recognize and read words in sentences, where 45% of the words begin with the featured letter. One of the sentences from the book is "Wacky Wally W is winking while eating watermelon with his pet walrus Willy, under a waterfall." The image that depicts this sentence features a blue sky, a rainbow, a blue waterfall, a blue river, a purple walrus, a smiling, yellow sun, a red watermelon, and a red, waving W. A 6 to 7-year-old child can practice identifying words that start with the featured letter in each sentence.

Your child will be introduced to 26 characters from Alpha Buddies Land. These characters and their friends have a diverse range of names, such as Ali, Donna, Emma, Hannah, Milo, Peta, Quilla, Ulla, Zena, Yolanda, and Zach. This allows readers of different backgrounds to easily relate to them. They will enjoy a variety of activities, such as picking apples, blowing balloons, playing with a dog, and eating ice cream, all of which will be depicted in pictures.

The book's splendid illustrations can be enjoyed and discussed by parents and children together. The book can be read in just 7 minutes.

I enjoyed reading and looking at this picture book. It was a delightful experience. The colorful and animated illustrations were truly captivating. I found no negative aspects. Therefore, I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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Well done, Gerry! What a great description and review of such a cute book! It is indeed a lovely children's book. I reviewed it some time back, and the only thing I didn't like about it was Cutie Pie crying for candies! Maybe because my name starts with a C 😂 However, great job as usual, Gerry. All the best!
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This is very nice! I think it's a perfect book for children and parents who want to read a cute story to their kids. Great review!
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Post by Zanne Crystle »

I had the pleasure of reviewing this book too, and I must say, it's an absolute delight to read. It's an incredibly fun and engaging way to introduce kids to the alphabet, and I completely agree with everything you mentioned in your review. I was particularly impressed by the artwork - it's both colorful and charming, and it really helps bring the book to life. Overall, it's a fantastic choice for parents looking for a creative and enjoyable way to teach their children the ABCs.
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This sounds like a book that would be very helpful in teaching young children the alphabet. Keep up the good work!
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This looks like it's an ideal gift for my niece and nephews. This is a wonderful way to teach the little ones which will stay in their mind for a longer period. Thank you so much for the excellent review Gerry.
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Post by Aleena Augustine »

I too had the pleasure of reading Alpha Buddies Land, and I wholeheartedly agree with this review. The vibrant illustrations and engaging characters made the book incredibly fun and educational. It's wonderful to find a book that so effectively combines learning with entertainment, making each letter of the alphabet memorable.
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