Introduction
"A"s aren't just for apples anymore! A visit to a library, bookstore, or online bookseller for an alphabet book can become a daunting task as you encounter dozens, hundreds, or even tens of thousands of titles. We've sifted through the books for you and put together an annotated bibliography of original, beautifully illustrated ABC books. Whether you're looking for a classic format with upper and lowercase letters displayed or a higher concept book with a strong focus on illustrations, you'll be sure to find the perfect fit here.
We hope that you'll go beyond our list of books and be inspired to try some of the corresponding activities designed for a variety of ages. You may be a librarian looking for fresh program ideas using books already in your collection. Or maybe you're a teacher interested in finding new approaches to showing young children how to write letters. For older children, we have suggestions on using alphabet books as a starting point for their own creative writing. Perhaps you're a parent wanting to spend valuable time with your child; learn how to bridge literacy with fun (and often silly) bonding experiences. If you're a caregiver unsure of the endless choices in ABC titles we'll guide you towards books available to borrow at the library linked with inexpensive art activities. We welcome your feedback and look forward to adding more creative activity ideas from your suggestions.
Whatever your ABC needs, whether you're in search of a quick suggestion or detailed activity plan we've got you covered... from A to Z!