The Alphabet from A to Y With Bonus Letter Z!35 reviews
Steve Martin, Roz Chast

Flying Dolphin Press, 2007

Funny, as expected

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 25 year old boyfriend since he's a huge fan of Steve Martin's. And of course, I flipped through it when I got it and was surprised at just how amusing it was. (I should have been tipped off by the title, I suppose.) I don't know how this would fare with a ...
  
  











  



  
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom183 reviews
Jr, Bill Martin, John Archambault

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1989

EXCELLENT!

+ All our family loves this book
+ Two boys' review: Little boys love Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
+ I love it, younger niece loves it
  
  











  



  
The Butterfly Alphabet5 reviews
Kjell B Sandved

Scholastic Inc., 1999

Much more than an alphabet book; truly for butterfly lovers

+ delightful
+ A wonderful Butterfly Book!
+ Butterflies!
+ truly amazing!
  
  











  



  
The Handmade Alphabet (Picture Puffins)8 reviews
Laura Rankin

Puffin, 1996

A work of art

+ Great BOOK
+ American Sign Language
+ Luminous illustrations and a different kind of ABC book
+ Beautiful... Inventive...
  
  











  



  
The Hidden Alphabet (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) (Neal Porter Books)6 reviews

Roaring Brook Press, 2003

...and speaking of books that should be considered art...

+ Very Artistic
+ Alphabet as art
+ Easily goes far beyond the usual a-b-c primer
  
  











  



  
I Spy: An Alphabet in Art10 reviews
Lucy Micklethwait

Greenwillow, 1992

Art and alphabet--who knew?

+ I Spy : An Alphabet in Art
+ I spy the alphabet in art
+ great art for the preliterary set
  
  











  



  
The Z Was Zapped: A Play in Twenty-Six Acts23 reviews
Chris Van Allsburg

Houghton Mifflin, 1987

A is for Amazing

+ Bravo!
+ A fun Chris Van Allsburg diversion

Amazing Black & White Illustrations (Cleverly Drawn) Encourage Folks to Guess what Happens that Ingeniously Jeopardizes all Kinds of Letters. Many Naturally Observant People Quickly Realize Some Talent Underneath Van Allsburg's Warped & eXceptionally Youthful Zeal.
  
  











  



  
Disney's Winnie the Pooh's A to ZZzz4 reviews
Don Ferguson, Bill Langley, ...

Disney Pr (Juv Trd), 1992

Winnie-the Pooh and the alphabet, too!

+ Ripped up
+ The most enjoyable alphabet book ever!

In the Lexington Park Library in southern Maryland , alphabet books and Winnie-the Pooh books are two perennial high demand items from customers three feet and under. I was delighted to find Don Ferguson's Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh's A to Zzzz , which admirably fills both needs in one handy ...
  
  











  



  
From Apple to Zipper/Book and Poster2 reviews
Nora Cohen

Aladdin Paperbacks, 1993

From Apple to Zipper

+ From Apple to Zipper

I am an owner of a signed copy of this book. It is a treasure. I am disappointed that it is no longer published. A friend just had a baby and I hoped to give this book and poster as a gift.
  
  











  



  
C Is for China (World Alphabets)3 reviews
Sungwan So

Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004

Guangxi, Yunnan & Shanxi ABC book

+ Learning Fun
+ Very Nice Introduction to China for Youngsters.

I really enjoyed reading this book and looking at the photos that accompany each letter of the alphabet. The author also did the photos and what makes this book stand out among the other Chinese ABC books is that the photos are not the glossy touristy looking photos of wealthy families and places ...
  
  











  



  
Dr. Seuss's ABC (I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books)38 reviews
Dr. Seuss

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1960

X is very useful if your name is Nixie Knox...

+ Girl Goat Wearing Google Goggles, Ten Tired Turtles on a Tuttle-Tutlle Tree, and a Whole Lot More.
+ Dr Seuss collection
+ Not a great early reader, but a fun readaloud for those learning the alphabet
  
  











  



  
ABC: A Child's First Alphabet Book12 reviews

Dutton Juvenile, 2003

A new discovery at each reading...>!

+ Beautiful illustrations!
+ Makes the Alphabet Exciting for Children and Adults Alike
+ Beautiful artwork and subtle story
+ One of Our Daughter's Favorites
  
  











  



  
The Dinosaur Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)14 reviews
Jerry Pallotta

Charlesbridge Publishing, 1990

The Dinosaur Alphabet Book

+ My dinosaur loving son gives this book an A!
+ Vickrum @ Ashley River El.
+ Christopher at Ashley River El
+ Raymond at Ashley River El.
  
  











  



  
The Dangerous Alphabet16 reviews
Neil Gaiman

HarperCollins, 2008

super cool-maybe a little...edgy for young ones.

+ Will appeal to boys around seven or eight-years-old

like i said above, super cool, awesome art, maybe a little-edgy(i.e. scary)for young ones. my five year old loved it, but i think she was a little scared of the dark that night. still, very good.
  
  











  



  
Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book: A Primer for Adults Only64 reviews
Shel Silverstein

Fireside, 1985

Shel Silverstein

+ Ernie caught the egg every time!
+ This book is so funny!
+ Brilliantly twisted
  
  











  



  
Gone Wild (Caldecott Honor Book)7 reviews

Walker Books for Young Readers, 2006

wild and wonderful

+ My baby loves the book
+ Beautiful Book

this is a wonderfuly illustrated book that manages to incorporate the many species of endangered animals names with the letters of the alphabet.While I bought it for my grandson(2) he is too young to appreciate it, so I have put it away for him to enjoy in the years ahead. I recommend it for the ...
  
  











  



  
Miss Spider's Abc Book (Miss Spider)22 reviews

Scholastic Press, 1998

Amazing Book- Your Child Will Love It!

+ Our absolute favorite!
+ Great book!!
+ great ABC book!
  
  











  



  
ABC Book of Feelings1 review
Marlys Moddy

Concordia Publishing House, 1991

ABC Book of Feelings

This is just the sweetest book. My daughter received it when she was a toddler (she is 15 now!) and I have such precious memories of reading it to her and her "reading" it to me (based on the illustrations and her memory!). I was recently asked to bring a special book to a baby shower, I thought ...
  
  











  



  
The Book of Shadowboxes: A Story of the ABC's15 reviews
Laura L. Seeley

Peachtree Publishers, 1990

Beautiful and inspiring

+ Excellent book!
+ My son's favorite book
+ A breakthrough book!
+ Excellent learning tool
  
  











  



  
Animalia72 reviews
Graeme Base

Harry N. Abrams, 1987

Delightful!

+ Beautifully illustrated and still amazes me 25 yrs later!
+ The Mother of all Alphabet Books
+ Seek and Find, I Spy, Animals, Outstanding Illustrations all rolled up into one!