Dilly Dog's Dizzy Dancing

by Barbara deRubertis, R.W. Alley (Illustrator)

Overview

Get to know Alpha Betty’s class in the award-winning, 26-book alphabet series ANIMAL ANTICS A TO Z! From Alexander Anteater to Zachary Zebra, it’s one adventure after another. Zip along with these zany characters as they find new friends, test their talents, and have a rip-roaring good time!


Dilly loves to dance. She darts! She dips! She dives through the air! But sometimes her dizzy dancing ends in a dreadful THUD. Can Dilly find a way to dance without the disasters? This series is a perfect read-aloud choice to help kids discover the joy of letter sounds and give them the phonics building blocks they need for reading success. With delightful illustrations by Paddington Bear illustrator R.W. Alley, ANIMAL ANTICS A TO Z is an excellent resource for parents and educators alike. Activities in each book plus free activities online add to the fun.

Winner: Teachers’ Choice Award for Children’s Books
Winner: Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635926958
Publisher:	Astra Publishing House
Publication date:	08/10/2021
Series:	Animal Antics A to Z
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	19 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Barbara deRubertis recently retired after 31 years of teaching elementary and middle school classes. She has written more than 50 books for children that have been published by Kane Press. Barbara and her husband live in Cashmere, Washington. R. W. Alley has illustrated over 100 books for children. He has received numerous starred reviews and awards for his works, including a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award.

Editorial Reviews

"Teacher Alpha Betty’s class is a veritable alliterative zoo, and all 26 students in her class will have starring roles in this appealing new series. Each book relates a humorous story about one of Alpha Betty’s students, and although there is plenty of alliteration, it never becomes cloying or distracting. The illustrations of the cheerful students are delightful, and the supportive, encouraging attitude of the students toward each other is especially refreshing. Each book contains friend 'Fun Facts' about the animal represented by its main character and simple activities that reinforce the highlighted letter. Children will certainly enjoy these entertaining stories, and adults will appreciate their educational value and positive approach.
Recommended."
—Library Media Connection

From the Publisher

K-Gr 1—Each book introduces a student in teacher Alpha Betty's class. Alexander wants to be in the talent show so his friends Anna Anaconda and Albert Alligator help him develop a balancing act. Bobby Baboon is carrying bananas to school for a treat and gets help counting and eating them from Bubba Bear, Barnaby Badger, and Buster Buffalo, after a little bullying. Corky Cub and his friend Connie Cougar always wear matching caps. He is sad when she moves away, but his teacher and parents help him make new friends and new caps. Dilly Dog's dangerous dancing drives everyone away, and on it goes. Each book has lots of alliteration and silliness. Some of the writing is a little forced to incorporate the correct letter. Also, the books are unlikely to develop a following among children because the characters do not continue from book to book. Each one concludes with facts about the featured animal and related activities. Reading all 26 books or doing follow-up with each letter will provide continuity, but also potential boredom.—Erlene Bishop Killeen, Stroughton Area School District, WI

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