Kirkus Reviews: “Hilarious and subversive”
“The pacing and humor are deft… the small-panel comic illustrations are charming.” Kirkus Reviews.
SLJ: “More than a fresh look at the ABC’s”
School Library Journal says Alphabuddies is “a fun addition to any collection.” Read the review on SLJ.com.
Why is “a” always first?
The letter “g” wants to change the order of the alphabet. But “a” fears reading will be destroyed. Witty wordplay is paired with colorful characters in easy-to-read panels for beginner readers.
Ideal for early literacy educators
This book is in panel format for beginner readers. Children learn Social-Emotional skills such as self-regulation, waiting, and self-expression. Invite Beth Bacon to read to your students in person or via Zoom.
Literacy + Laughter = Learning
Teachers can help students learn literacy skills like alphabet recognition, alphabet order, and letter comparison. IPLUS social emotional skills with these lessons designed by a master Kindergarten teacher.
Get a peek inside the
Alphabuddies book
The letter “g” is not happy! Do you want to know why? Watch this video and find out. Co-Author Karen Kane narrates this video using sign language.
About Alphabuddies: G Is First
“g” wants to be first in the alphabet song. But “a“ has a BIG problem with that! So “a” tells “g: if they change the order of the alphabet song, reading will be DESTROYED! But will it, really?
Why is “a” always first?
Letter “g” is puzzled! Letter “a” is mad! Why do we always sing the “ABC Song” the same way? Is “g” about to ruin reading? Find out in this video about Alphabuddies: G Is First.
About Alphabuddies: G Is First
“g” wants to be first in the alphabet song. But “a“ has a BIG problem with that! So “a” tells “g: if they change the order of the alphabet song, reading will be DESTROYED! But will it, really?