Baby Hunter’s New ABC Song * A Colorfully Nostalgic Animated Alphabet Journey Pairing Letters With Playful Characters, Objects And Everyday Scenes
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
A colorfully nostalgic animated alphabet journey pairing each letter with playful characters, objects and everyday scenes as children move from A to Z through music and rhyme. Written by Naomi and J. Turner Wainwright. Artwork by Larry Ruppert.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic John Wood comments, “Baby Hunter’s New ABC Song takes young listeners on a cheerful trip from apples and balls to yards and zippers, pairing each letter with an easily recognizable object, animal or image. This colorfully nostalgic animated alphabet journey pairs each letter with playful characters, objects and everyday scenes as children move from A to Z through music and rhyme.” See his full review below.
Baby Hunter’s New ABC Song
By John Wood, KIDS FIRST! Music Specialist
There are only 26 letters in the alphabet, and finding something new to do with them after generations of ABC songs is a considerably bigger assignment. Baby Hunter’s New ABC Song takes young listeners on a cheerful trip from apples and balls to yards and zippers, pairing each letter with an easily recognizable object, animal or image.
This colorfully nostalgic animated alphabet journey pairs each letter with playful characters, objects and everyday scenes as children move from A to Z through music and rhyme. Written by Naomi and J. Turner Wainwright; artwork by Larry Ruppert.
With a repetitive melody it is important to change it up subtlety in performance. This song accomplishes this. It seems that AI has been used to some degree in the musical part. I can’t tell you about the animation, but the integrity is satisfying. The images and overall presentation is charming.
It follows the alphabet from A to Z with perfect continuity including funny lines and throwback images for each letter. The quality is consistently well done and is absolutely perfect for the target audience. The throwback images harken to a ‘better’ time and “make the alphabet great again.” The music production values, including vocals and simple instrumentation are spot-on.
The story behind the song, however, is what makes this particular journey through the alphabet something special. Its creator began singing it to his daughter, Hunter, when she was a toddler, buckled into her seat. Hunter passed away in May of this year, and completing the song and music video fulfills an objective father and daughter began together many years ago. Knowing that doesn’t change what we hear and see, but it certainly gives us another reason to listen.
The lyrics are simple and repetitive, as you would expect from a song intended for young children. Frogs swim in a pond, horses gallop across the land, ice cream melts on a hand, and Grandma’s quilt keeps somebody warm. The repetition helps children make the connection between a letter, a word and the familiar world around them.
The accompanying video is an important part of the package. Colorful illustrations reminiscent of vintage children’s primers and storybooks are gently animated as the song moves through the alphabet. Children don’t just hear that A is for apple; they see it. It’s a simple idea, and for the intended audience, an effective one. And just when you think you know exactly where this alphabet is going, we finally reach Z – “Z is for zipper on the front of my pants and when I cannot get it down I do a little dance.” After 25 letters of good behavior, the alphabet earns itself a punch line.
Baby Hunter’s New ABC Song doesn’t reinvent the ABC song, nor does it need to. They will learn their alphabet. It’s simple, colorful and easy for young children to follow. More importantly, something that began many years ago with a father singing to his little girl has finally been completed. Sometimes finishing the song is the most important part. Plus, kids may want to sing along with the recording and recite the verses (letters) with their parents.
I give Baby Hunter’s New ABC Song 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 5. It is available to stream now.
It’s lots of holiday train fun for everyone as this 45-minute adventure delivers nonstop colorful Christmas trains of every shape, color and size! Features fun sing-alongs, lively music, real train sounds, animation, and all your favorite characters.
If you love trains and Christmas like I do, hop aboard and watch this adorable film! Lots & Lots of Christmas Choo Choo Trains is a short film full of catchy songs and tiny toy versions of everyone’s favorite iconic characters from the past and present. If you blink you might miss an appearance of a classic character.
The film has some unique animation featuring a dancing Santa and a dancing snowman. The transitions between scenes caught my eye the most. There is an abundance of different colors, lights, trains, scenes, and scenery, which held my attention from start to finish. It truly reminds me of a Christmas screen saver that I might play on a TV while decorating for the holidays. It definitely got me into the Christmas spirit, and it brought back early childhood memories. My favorite part is trying to spot the widely recognized or famous characters throughout the entire film. It is fun to excitedly point out some of the little toy replicas of these characters from many different films and TV shows as they randomly appear.
The film’s message is to express the joy of Christmas, both past and present. Of course, the focus on the many different types of trains, adds another layer to it. It pulls off a positive vibe of holiday merriment that made me want to smile and laugh. Although this production is targeted towards younger kids, it is entertaining for the whole family.
The Christmas Leprechaun is a heartwarming holiday tale about Finn, a kind-hearted leprechaun who dares to follow his dream of becoming an elf. While his family hides gold and plays tricks and only celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, Finn dreams of something more magical — Christmas. When he sets out for the North Pole, he meets a talking owl, kind-hearted gnomes, and skeptical elves. But with kindness in his heart and courage in his steps, Finn discovers that the true magic of Christmas isn’t about fitting in — it’s about sharing who you are. It’s a heartwarming holiday tale about belonging, bravery, and the joy of giving.
The Christmas Leprechaun is a very interesting book with a well-rounded plot and beautifully detailed illustrations. Its eye-catching visuals and friendly main character make it very kid friendly. The story immediately captured my attention and held it to the very end. The writing style is great; I like that it tells the story from a very creative point of view. I really enjoyed reading this and I think many other kids will enjoy it too!
The story flows at a great pace for kids, and the plot made me want to continue turning pages from start to finish. The characters and storyline are very well defined. The author’s style and word choices show professionalism in every way. Supporting the story, the illustrations deserve lots of attention. Beautifully created by Anastasia Dragunova, they have so much detail that the tiniest of things in the story are captured. This is one of the most important parts of a children’s picture book, and it is done very well. This is one of my favorite components of the book. The Christmas Leprechaun is very appealing and practical for children, and I can definitely see it as a fun nighttime read.
The book’s message is that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to the most magical adventures. Finn steps out of his comfort zone and goes against his friends’ advice, which leads to a satisfying, magical conclusion. Note that sometimes the characters are not nice to Finn; they tease or doubt him. Nothing gets physical or too negative but there is no consequence to their misbehavior.
The most appealing parts of The Christmas Leprechaun are certainly the illustrations and the concept of the story. It wonderfully combines Irish folklore with Christmas and that’s not something you see all the time. It includes a new, fresh take on a Christmas story and has some excellent positive messages about kindness, courage, and being yourself. A favorite part is when Finn meets Athena and she helps him realize that being different can actually be a strength. This short story is suitable for kids due to the magical elements, fun illustrations and the heartwarming message behind the story.
This is a fantasy story that uses ideas about leprechauns, elves, Irish traditions, and Christmas, which are mostly used to establish the fantasy setting of the story. The story has a clear beginning, middle, and ending, and the plot makes sense. However, the middle is a little hard to follow because there are several different events and characters introduced quickly that don’t have much of a role in the overall story. The ending feels quite rushed when compared to the beginning, especially when Finn suddenly becomes accepted by the elves and joins Santa. The writing style is simple and descriptive, which works well for younger readers, although some of the character development lacks strength. For a children’s fantasy book, the information is appropriate and fits the story. I like how Finn models kindness, generosity, courage, and acceptance. He helps others even when he has very little himself and he eventually learns to accept what makes him different. Also, there is an owl who models compassion and wisdom as she encourages Finn when he feels as though he does not belong. However, there are some negative behaviors lacking consequences in the beginning of the story such as Finn’s brother Blarney teasing him for being different and not wanting to act like the other leprechauns. Finn faces several problems throughout his journey and has to decide whether he should continue when things become difficult. He questions whether he belongs at the North Pole, but the owl encourages him to trust himself. These problems are simple enough for young children to understand and it shows them that challenges can be solved by persevering and asking for help when needed.
I really enjoyed the magical holiday book, The Christmas Leprechaun! Written by Wizard Penfield, this heartwarming children’s book combines Christmas magic, Irish folklore and an inspiring message about being yourself.
The Christmas setting makes the story feel extra magical. The idea of a leprechaun travelling all the way to the North Pole to become an elf is creative and fun, especially because it brings together two different kinds of holidays together. The colorful illustrations also help bring Finn’s adventure to life and make the book appealing for younger readers. Finn’s journey is filled with challenges and important lessons about kindness as well as courage. One of my favorite things is the message, which reminds readers that being different can actually be a gift. I really like how the story connects this idea to the Christmas spirit, showing that kindness, generosity and compassion are more important than fitting in. Finn’s determination to find where he belongs makes his adventure especially meaningful and gives young readers an encouraging lesson about believing in themselves. Anyone who enjoys magical adventures will most likely enjoy this book
