
I Spy an Alphabet in Art, by Lucy Micklethwait This is a beautifully illustrated book with a hand holding an object that begins with each letter while also forming that letter with American Sign Language. When you lift the flap, you see the entire letter. This is a truly unique lift-the-flap book! Each cut out shows the object represented by a letter. The Hidden Alphabet, by Laura Vaccaro Seeger This is a favorite at our house, but be warned that the book is a little abrasive for some parents. Recommended!Ī rowdy, raucous garbage truck takes us through the alphabet. This delightful, goat-themed alphabet has terrific illustrations with a simple but entertaining story. It has lovely, authentic photographs with text that is just the right length. We like this simple, photo-illustrated book perfect for teaching young children about the farm. This firefighter-themed alphabet book is an action-filled story with bright letters to begin each page. It’s a fun rhyming book that’s sure to delight little listeners!įirefighters A to Z, by Chris L. The large block letters make it easy for kids to follow along as the teacher points. On each page, kids sing the letters in a different order. This book is perfect for kids who already know the alphabet song by rote but struggle with letter identification. I’m updating this post in 2022 so I can be sure to add this new alphabet book from Aaron Wills, a school principal. They’ll love the challenge of finding each letter! This is a great book for children who already recognize their alphabet. On each page, children find a letter by looking at architecture or sights in the city. In fact, this story of a bunny’s adventures was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934. Gag was truly ahead of her time as a children’s book author and illustrator. Back when I began college I questioned whether this was just an attempt by a small town to gain some fame, but it turns out it’s well-deserved. The small town where I went to college boasts that it’s the birthplace of this book’s author, Wanda Gag. This is a lovely book with vintage-style illustrations. Peek through to find out what each letter stands for. Thick pages are cut into the shape of each block letter. Henny, chenny, tenny, henny, eggsy-any, little hen?” It’s so much fun to read! “H was once a little hen. Rhythmic, silly word play and beautiful cut-paper illustrations make this book a true delight. Here’s another classic verse with new illustrations. The book is a great vocabulary builder, too!Ī Was Once an Apple Pie, by Edward Lear & illustrated by Suse MacDonald This is a traditional verse brought to life with beautiful illustrations. When a dog sees an apple pie sitting on the table, he does everything he can to get a slice. Today I’ve compiled a list of the 50 best alphabet books for kids. Looking for ABC books to read alongside your alphabet activities?
