Description: "Alfie has been feeling down, and it isn't just the rain. The kids at school think his name is weird. But when his awesome babysitter Quentin takes Alfie on a walk through their neighborhood, he learns that there are endless possibilities in the letters that make up his name. From 'A is for acrobat' to 'E is for electrician, ' they imagine all the wonderful things Alfie could grow up to be and discover a world of ABCs along the way"--
Brief description: Randy DuBurke is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. He is the winner of the 2004 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award for illustration. He lives in Switzerland with his wife, sons, and dog.
Review Quotes: "This cheerful, series-starting podcast spin-off from DuBurke and Brooks follows young Alfie and babysitter Quentin, both portrayed with brown skin, as they take their educational alphabet adventures to the page . . . Alliterative dialogue ("I is for Alfie the illustrator! His pictures illuminate with interesting, inviting images") and thickly outlined cartooning contribute to a work that shows how earnest banter can prompt enjoyment and learning." --Publishers Weekly