Genre
Alphabet books
Concept books
Picture books for children
Subject
Alphabet
Animals
First and last

Totally adorable, while still being educational. ( )

Z gets upset that A always gets to go first, so Z starts, followed by Y, X, and W, then P gets upset about always being stuck in the middle. H is happy where she is, so she takes her regular turn, but everyone else is all out of order, which annoys Z because it all takes so long. A gets the big finale. ( )

Very cute, but the point was lost on me.  The dedication is for mixed-up families, given or chosen... but the book doesn't really support that as a theme.  It's just a silly mess.  I suppose some kids would appreciate the fact that sometimes the youngest child wants the latest bedtime, or the oldest wants to take a nap on daddy's lap, but imo that metaphor is too subtle for this bright & energetic book.  And that's fine.... it's ok to just plain enjoy it. ( )

Summary : Z is tired of always having to be last when the alphabet family lines up. He is demanding fair and equal treatment! The letters (more or less) agree to go backwards
Personal reflection: different and cute

Classroom use: probley not, I think kids might get Alphabet mixed up ( )