FICTION

The Smushkins: ABC Zoinks

by Claudia Rueda (text) & illus. by Claudia Rueda
Candlewick. (The Smushkins). Mar. 2026. 26p. tr. from by Claudia Rueda . Board $7.99. ISBN 9781536236606. Toddler-K
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Toddler-K–A new series introduces simple concepts in an accessible way. This title is the English translation of Los Momokis ABCZas and features digitally illustrated anthropomorphic animals engaged in playful actions. Each page highlights a specific letter in both upper and lowercase. For the letter K, two animals appear, one wearing headphones and the other banging a drum while a speech bubble exclaims, “Kaboom.” Another title, The Smushkins: Colors, is a great addition as well.
VERDICT A strong primer for early ABC learning and a recommended purchase for most libraries.
Reviewed by Brooke Newberry , Jan 01, 2026

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