This ABC book is filled with colorful, lively paintings of animals paired with the collective noun associated with them, as suggested by the title.  Many of the featured animals can be found mixed in the illustrations for each letter, and at least one duck is on each two-page spread.  Joseph Kelly’s oil and acrylic art work is festive, entertaining, and appealing to kids of all ages.  Astute readers may find connections with other animals or objects beginning with the same letter; for example a mob of kangaroos watching a koala soccer game or one of the sloth of bears with a red balloon.  This book is delightful and would make an excellent addition to any library.