Booklist Review
A snoozing mouse is startled by a ball rolling into its lap. A large dog's nose suddenly pokes into the mouse's space, and an alphabet caper begins. Energetic, humorous cartoon illustrations, rendered in india ink and felt-tip pens and set on clean white backgrounds, convey a lively domestic adventure through the alphabet. The story is told in single words or short phrases, highlighting one letter at a time. The featured letter is a different color to make it stand out from the rest of the type on the page. Comic interactions between the mouse and the dog sustain interest. Most letters appear on one page with an accompanying illustration, but a pair of two-page spreads emphasize climactic points in the story. Those two spots provide good places to pause and invite predictions. There are some unexpected twists before the tale is finished. The title words are in alphabetical order, establishing the pattern from the start. The crisp, uncluttered design and playful story line make letter identification plenty of fun.--Whitehurst, Lucinda Copyright 2016 Booklist