Common Sense Media Review
Engaging little alphabet book with big, real-world messages.
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What's the Story?
Every page of A IS FOR ACTIVIST has a short verse with vocabulary words that start with each letter of the alphabet. Various concepts are introduced through text and highlighted through illustrations. As a fun bonus, and possibly to encourage a closer look at the illustrations, at least one black cat can be found on every single page.
Is It Any Good?
This important addition to the alphabet book world is also an incredibly appealing book for little readers. A is for Activist has plenty to unpack on every page, making this book a multifaceted learning tool that can function as a read-aloud, a nap time or bedtime book, and a conversation starter. Innosanto Nagara's colorful, detailed art is done with inclusive intention, allowing kids of all backgrounds to recognize themselves in the images. Though the pages are text-heavy, the pictures are so colorful and immersive that toddlers and young kids will reach for this book over and over. Adults can choose what parts to read to the littlest listeners depending on their patience, and as readers mature, more text can be read. Young readers of all ages will love hearing the rhythmic text and finding the hidden black cats. Familiarizing children with the more complex vocabulary, some of which they may not ever hear in a classroom, is a fantastic way to begin lasting, fruitful conversations about social change.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the ways they see teamwork in A is for Activist. How can people work together to make a difference in the world?
Activists often need to have courage to stand up for what they believe in. Have you ever needed to be brave?
Change sometimes takes a long time, which can be frustrating. We often have to persevere through many challenges to make a positive change. What are some of the ways you've worked hard for a long time to achieve something and shown perseverance in your life?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Innosanto Nagara
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Activism , Animals , Numbers and Letters
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Triangle Square
- Publication date : November 19, 2013
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 5
- Number of pages : 32
- Available on : Hardback
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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