Meet the new, expanded second edition · Ages 3–5

F for Fox

An Animal Alphabet Book
for Curious Kids

One little letter. A whole world to imagine. Meet 26 animal friends in colorful pages made for reading, wondering, and playing together.

64 pages · Full color · 8 × 10-inch paperback
For children and their grown-ups. No app needed.

F for Fox: An Animal Alphabet Book for Curious Kids, by Patrick Venkman. Golden cover featuring Fox.

Little letters. Big imaginations.

A few minutes together.
Something new to notice.

From Ant’s first step to Zebra’s sleepy yawn, each letter opens a small adventure. Begin at A, find a familiar letter, or return to a favorite friend.

Written by Patrick Venkman
Illustrated by Ana Fonseca

See the letters

Spacious illustrated spreads pair uppercase and lowercase letters with selected English sound examples.

Bring the page to life

Short read-aloud scenes and playful prompts invite children to point, move, talk, and imagine.

A little help for grown-ups

A sound guide and simple repeat-reading ideas help you explore at your child’s pace.

Real pages from the new edition

Find a friend. Follow a story.

Peek at three complete spreads, then open the free preview for a closer look.

A and a: Ant has a big idea. Where shall we go? An illustrated ant appears on the facing page.
A little beginning with Ant.
F and f: Fox is ready for an adventure. What will he find? Fox appears on the facing page.
Imagine what Fox might find.
Z and z: Zebra gives a sleepy yawn. The adventure can rest. An illustrated zebra appears opposite.
A sleepy ending. Another adventure tomorrow.
Open the free book preview (PDF)

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F for Fox companion app screen with illustrated alphabet characters

An optional companion

Familiar friends.
A different way to explore.

Find the same animal characters in F for Fox – Learn the ABCs, the companion app available on the App Store.

Enjoy the paperback on its own, or explore the app together for another way to revisit the alphabet.

The app is purchased separately and is not included with the book. See the App Store for current pricing, device compatibility, and features. The new book’s stories and grown-up guide are not an included app update.

For the grown-ups

A few things to know.

Who is the book for?

Children ages 3–5, sharing the pages with a grown-up. Looking, pointing, gestures, and talking are all welcome. Choose a page, repeat it, or stop whenever you like.

What is different in this edition?

The expanded second edition has 64 full-color pages, illustrated letter spreads, short read-aloud scenes, playful prompts, and a grown-up sound guide. Look for the subtitle “An Animal Alphabet Book for Curious Kids” and ISBN 9798176670301.

Is this a phonics course or a book children read independently?

It is an alphabet picture book for shared reading. It introduces letter forms and selected English sound examples; it is not a complete phonics curriculum or a decodable reader.

Do I need the app?

No. The paperback is complete on its own. The companion app is a separate purchase through the App Store.

Where can I buy it?

The paperback is available through Amazon. Amazon shows the current price, stock, delivery options, and checkout details for your location.

Read. Wonder. Play.

Make a little room
for imagination.

Discover the new paperback on Amazon