Follow FABIAN THE FLY
on a learning adventure through A to Z animals whose character names are revealed through curious tales and colorful illustrations. Learn why Ida the Ibis loses her treat after not cleaning up after dinner and why Paul the Penguin is happy to be out in the rain without an umbrella. Or find out why Wally the Walrus is the only one the walruses choose to measure their tusks on Tusk Measuring Day.
Let the Learning Adventure Begin from A ...
The Monarch Aardvark
Late one night three aardvarks are sitting in a circle playing a game. One is wearing a straw hat, one is wearing a baseball cap, and one is wearing a crown.
“Do you know that one of those aardvarks is the King of the Animal Kingdom and the one who makes all the rules for the rest of the animals?” asks Mother Aardvark.
“How can you tell which one is the king?” asks Baby Aardvark.
Mother Aardvark replies, “You can tell by what he’s wearing on his head. The one with the crown is the Monarch Aardvark!”
... To Z!
The Guru Zebu
Zeb the Zebu spends every day teaching the other zebus everything they need to know about zebu life — like what to eat, where to hunt, and what dangers to watch out for.
There isn’t a question Zeb doesn’t know the answer to, including why zebus have a hump on their backs! (Just ask her!)
Zeb is the oldest and wisest zebu in her herd, and that’s why the zebus refer to her as the Guru Zebu.
Meet the Entire
Animal Menagerie
About the Author
Francine Dingeman is a first-time author who passionately enjoys the art of rhyme and has a deep appreciation for the creative use of words. Fran is a firm believer in speaking to children with vocabulary that encourages them to reach toward advanced levels of literacy and comprehension.
The completion of this book is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Fran and reaffirms her belief that the possibilities in life are endless!
