Creative Alphabet Books That Will Grow with Your Kids
ABC is only the beginning with these creative alphabet books that get kids learning their letters and so much more!
Parents share their picks for the best alphabet books on our growing list. These favorites use the ABCs as a familiar framework to present history, vocabulary, humor, sports and science. Whether you want to give your preschooler a foundation for learning to read or want to broaden your older readers' horizons in a fun way, these favorites will earn a spot in your family library among your favorite picture books to be enjoyed through many ages and stages.
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Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women Who Changed the World
Erin P.: Work your way through the alphabet, from Amelia Earhart, pilot and adventurer, to Zora Neale Hurston, writer and anthropologist, to learn about 26 women who changed their world. This wonderful book from Cynthia Chin-Lee will inspire your children, and your daughters in particular, to dream big!
B is for Baller: The Ultimate Basketball Alphabet
Age 3-5
Kelly R.: Introduce the greats of basketball history to your little dribbler with this ABC MVP from James Littlejohn. Basketball fans will be glad to discover there is no "C is for court" to be found here. Each letter tells a small story about the legends of the game, and the fabulous illustrations from Matthew Shipley are the icing on the cake.
ABCs of Science (Baby University Series)
Age toddler+
Kelly R.: Chris Ferrie's Baby University ABC series proves that it's never too early to introduce STEM concepts to kids. The pages of ABCs of Science explore concepts from amoeba to zygote with as little or as much detail as you'd like depending on the age and attention span of your child. Focus on basic letters, words and bold illustrations, expand into a brief definition, or dig into a more in-depth exploration of each concept.
A is for Astronaut
Age 6-9
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: Former Astronaut Clayton Anderson wrote A is for Astronaut - a truly Awesome ABC book that will grow with your child. He details each letter of the alphabet with space and science themed words with short paragraphs and poems along with longer text for the older child who wants to learn more. It is ideal for children of all ages, especially those who love outer space and science.
Big Words for Little Geniuses
Age 3-6
Kelly R.: This vocabulary-expanding alphabet book from Susan and James Patterson introduces big words that will challenge even the most capable reader, which is what makes it so fun as a read aloud. Kids will get a kick out of mom and dad reading through the alphabet from arachibutyrophobia to zoosemiotics (pronunciation is thankfully included!), with adorable illustrations throughout.
A is for America
Age 6-9
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: A is for America by Devin Scillian is a wonderful book to not only teach the alphabet, but to teach about America. Each letter is based on a unique part of the United States that older children will appreciate and younger kids will also learn from.
Devin has written many other unique Alphabet books as well.The Alphabet From A to Y With Bonus Letter Z!
Age 2-5
Kelly R.: This irreverent alphabet book from Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin) presents 26 tongue-twisting alliterative couplets that will have kids and parents giggling over Henrietta the hare and yoga yetis. The intricate illustrations by New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast bring the silly situations to life and weave in many, many more clever portrayals of each letter. There is so much to see here that you'll be discovering something new with each repeat reading.
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