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Alpha Bugs

A Pop-up Alphabet
By David A. Carter
Series: David Carter's Bugs
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Alpha Bugs by David A. Carter is a delightful pop-up book that introduces children to the alphabet through a whimsical world of colourful bugs. Each page presents a different letter filled with clever and interactive illustrations, making the learning experience engaging and fun. The imaginative bug characters and playful designs captivate young readers, encouraging exploration and discovery.
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Format: Novelty book
$4600

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You might enjoy this delightful pop-up book if you are looking for a colourful and interactive way to introduce the alphabet to young children. Each page offers a beautifully crafted surprise that will engage little hands and spark curiosity about letters and words.

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From boogie-woogie Bubble Bugs to upside-down Umbrella Bugs, this fun-filled pop, pull, and peek book makes learning the alphabet exactly eight Egg Bugs excellent.

The excitement of exploration is captured within the playful pages of Alpha Bugs by David A. Carter. Young readers will delight in discovering the unique bugs that bring each letter to life with vibrant colours and interactive surprises.

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Alpha Bugs by David A. Carter is praised for its playful and imaginative concept, turning everyday objects into delightful alphabetically themed insects. Reviewers appreciate the witty alliteration and the humorous approach, highlighting how each letter brings unique fun, offering an entertaining and educational experience for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781416909736

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Novelty book

Date Published: 01 July 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David A. Carter

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 143.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 28

Collections

Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational David A. Carter Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Series: David Carter's Bugs

About the Author

David A. Carter is a master paper engineer and creator of How Many Bugs in a Box? and more books in that series, which has sold more than six million copies. He is also the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed One Red Dot, among others. Carter lives in Auburn, California, with his family.

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