Letters become animals

Meet Actually A

A colorful alphabet book that helps children discover uppercase and lowercase letters through animals created from the letters themselves.

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One book, two letter forms

Every letter has two forms.

Actually A introduces young readers to uppercase and lowercase letters through a collection of hand-painted animals. Children see that letter pairs sometimes look alike and sometimes look completely different while meeting animals from A to Z.

Designed for ages 2–5, the book invites children to look closely, compare shapes, and enjoy the surprise hidden inside each animal.

Keep the learning going

Free companion worksheets

Print letter tracing, matching, search, and connect-the-letter activities inspired by Actually A.

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Meet the author

Hi, I’m Tammy.

Tammy Edlund is a lifelong learner, educator, and self-professed “very slow drawer.” Inspired by her three children, she creates colorful books and activities that encourage young learners to discover, practice, and have fun.

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