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Kipper the dog and his friend Arnold the pig find an ant, which they put in a box. After a caterpillar comes along, they're off in pursuit of things beginning with each letter of the alphabet. The large black type set on white pages is striking, and a loose story line will hold interest, but it's Inkpen's gentle illustrations of the animal friends (particularly an impatient zebra) that have the most impact.