Atlantic Animal ABC - Angela Doak

Atlantic Animal ABC (2017) by Angela Doak is a vibrant children’s board book that introduces young readers to the wildlife of Atlantic Canada through an alphabet journey, using whimsical paper‑collage illustrations.

📚 Book Overview

• Title: Atlantic Animal ABC

• Author/Illustrator: Angela K. Doak

• Publisher: Nimbus Publishing

• Publication date: 1 November 2017

• Format: Board book, 26 pages

• ISBN: 9781771084635

🧩 Content & Themes

• Alphabet learning: Each letter is paired with an animal from Atlantic Canada.

  • Examples: A for Atlantic Puffin, L for Lobster, M for Moon Jellyfish, Z for Zooplankton.

• Illustrations: Created entirely from paper collage, using recycled materials like candy wrappers, junk mail, and fabric scraps.

• Educational angle: Teaches both the alphabet and regional wildlife, encouraging curiosity about nature.

• Tone: Playful, colourful, and accessible for ages 0–5.