Kids and preschool printables · Ink and Index
One page for every letter. Trace the dotted capital and small letter, then draw an animal that starts with it, one step at a time.
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The animal drawings and letters were built from simple shapes with code and checked by Ink and Index.
Alphabet Animals A to Z is a set of printable pages that pair letter tracing with six-step animal drawing. Each of the 26 letter pages has a dotted capital and small letter with start dots, a ruled practice line of dotted letters, six drawing steps for an animal that starts with the letter, a small colored picture of the finished animal, a short animal fact and a big practice box. Each of the 4 PDFs has 30 pages, in color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4.
- Trace the letter, then draw the animal: A is for Ant to Z is for Zebra
- A start dot for each stroke, a ruled practice line and a big practice box
- An ABC Passport and a certificate, in color and ink-saver
- 26
- letter pages
- 30
- pages in each PDF
- 6
- drawing steps per animal
- 4
- PDFs: color and ink-saver, Letter and A4
Why Letters Stick Better When There Is an Animal at the End
Tracing a row of dotted letters is a job. Drawing a bear after you trace the B turns it into a game.
- A page of dotted letters is over quickly and feels like homework.
- Letter-sound pictures are tiny and the child cannot copy them.
- You want drawing and writing on the same page.
- Handwriting programs differ from one school to the next.
- A set that is one long book is hard to print a page at a time.
How a Letter Page Works
Pick a feature to see it. Every letter page follows the same four parts.
Feature 1 of 6 · capital and small
Trace the dotted letters
- A colored dot shows where each stroke starts
- A dotted capital and small letter
- A ruled practice line of dotted letters
Feature 2 of 6 · A to Z
26 letters, 26 animals
- A Ant, B Bear, C Cat and D Dog
- I Inchworm, N Narwhal, Q Quail and X X-ray Fish
- Y Yak and Z Zebra
Feature 3 of 6 · the drawing
Six steps to a turtle
- Six drawing steps, each adding a few new lines
- A small colored picture of the finished animal
- A short animal fact
Feature 4 of 6 · two paper sizes
Fits US Letter and A4
- US Letter and A4
- Color and ink-saver
- Print only the pages you want
Feature 5 of 6 · two steps
Trace first. Then draw.
- Trace the B
- Then draw a bear
- A big practice box to draw it again alone
Feature 6 of 6 · pairs
A is for Ant. B is for Bear.
- Letter and animal on one page
- And 18 more letters
- An ABC Passport to tick off
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How to Use the Alphabet Animals Pages in Five Steps
One page a day is plenty. Say the letter aloud as you trace it.
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Print at 100 percent
Print the PDF at 100 percent ('actual size') on plain paper. The files come in US Letter and A4.
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Say the letter and trace it
Trace the dotted capital and small letter. A colored dot shows where each stroke starts.
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Trace the practice line
Follow the ruled line of dotted letters.
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Draw the animal in six steps
Look at the small picture, draw it, then add the new lines for the next step.
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Draw it again alone
Use the big practice box, then tick the animal on the ABC Passport.
What Is Inside Alphabet Animals A to Z
- 26 letter pages
- A dotted capital and small letter with start dots, a ruled practice line, six drawing steps, a colored finished picture, an animal fact and a big practice box.
- 26 animals
- Ant, Bear, Cat, Dog, Elephant, Fox, Giraffe, Horse, Inchworm, Jellyfish, Koala, Lion, Monkey, Narwhal, Owl, Panda, Quail, Rabbit, Snail, Turtle, Urchin, Viper, Whale, X-ray Fish, Yak and Zebra.
- 30 pages in each PDF
- A cover, a how-to page, 26 letter pages, an ABC Passport and a certificate.
- Color and ink-saver
- Four PDFs in US Letter and A4.
- Simple dotted letters
- Start dots for each stroke, no stroke-order arrows and no single handwriting program.
- A read-me PDF
- A short page with printing tips and terms.
Alphabet Animals or the preschool bundle?
| Compare | Alphabet Animals | Preschool Worksheets |
|---|---|---|
| Pages | 26 letter pages | 120 worksheets |
| Letters | Capital and small, with an animal | Capital and small, with a picture |
| Drawing | Six steps per animal | Coloring only |
| Page | You are here | Preschool Worksheets |
Where to buy, and what each store sells
| Store | Price | Includes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $3.99 | 4 PDFs in color and ink-saver, US Letter and A4, plus a read-me guide | Buy on Etsy |
Prices checked 23 October 2026. Each store shows its own refund terms at checkout.
About the Letters
The dotted letters are simple shapes with a start dot for each stroke. There are no stroke-order arrows, and they do not follow any one school handwriting program. If your class uses a particular style, follow that one for how to form each letter. This is a fun practice and drawing set, not a full handwriting course.
It suits preschool and kindergarten at home or in class, alphabet centers, early finishers and quiet-time bins. Young children may need a grown-up to read the short instructions with them. There is no single correct way for a drawing to look.
The drawings were built from simple shapes with code and checked by Ink and Index. Some of the text and the read-me page were drafted with an AI assistant and edited. Personal use for your own family, or use with one classroom or tutoring group you teach. Please do not resell, share, upload or give away the PDF files, and do not sell the printed pages.
What You Download
Five files: four PDFs of 30 pages each (color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4) and a short read-me PDF with printing tips and terms.
- 5
- files
- 26
- letter pages
- 30
- pages per PDF
Printed copies, pencils, paper and a handwriting program are not included. Nothing ships.
Alphabet Animals A to Z: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alphabet Animals A to Z?
A set of 26 printable letter pages. On each you trace the dotted capital and small letter, then draw an animal that starts with the letter in six steps.
Which animals are included?
A Ant, B Bear, C Cat, D Dog, E Elephant, F Fox, G Giraffe, H Horse, I Inchworm, J Jellyfish, K Koala, L Lion, M Monkey, N Narwhal, O Owl, P Panda, Q Quail, R Rabbit, S Snail, T Turtle, U Urchin, V Viper, W Whale, X X-ray Fish, Y Yak and Z Zebra.
Does it teach handwriting?
It is a practice and drawing set, not a full handwriting course. The dotted letters have start dots and no stroke-order arrows, and they do not follow any one school program.
What age is it for?
Preschool and kindergarten. Young children may need a grown-up to read the short instructions with them.
How do I print it?
Print the PDF at 100 percent ('actual size') on plain paper. The files come in US Letter and A4.
What are the color and ink-saver versions?
Each book comes in a color version and an ink-saver version (black and gray, light on ink), in US Letter and A4. That is 4 PDFs, plus a short read-me PDF.
What do I get when I buy it?
Five files: 4 PDFs of 30 pages each and a short read-me PDF.
How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
As of 23 October 2026 it costs $3.99 on Etsy. The table above shows what the store sells.
More questions
Is it a physical book?
No. It is a digital download and nothing ships. After payment, Etsy gives you the files on the Purchases page. You need a PDF reader and a printer.
Can I use it in a classroom?
Yes, with one classroom or tutoring group you teach. Please do not share or resell the files.
How is it different from How to Draw Animals?
How to Draw Animals has 50 animals with no letters. This set has 26 animals and a letter to trace on each page.
Are there answer keys?
No. There is no single correct way for a drawing to look.
Was AI used to make it?
The drawings were built from simple shapes with code and checked by Ink and Index. Some of the text and the read-me page were drafted with an AI assistant and edited.
What if a file will not open?
Email the address on the contact page. If a file will not open or is not what the listing describes, it gets fixed or replaced.
Start With A Is for Ant
Print one page, trace the letter and draw the animal. The pages are an instant download. For more drawing, see How to Draw Animals.
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Want a longer bundle? The Preschool Worksheets Bundle has 120 pages.