"Chicka Chicka, Boom Boom! Will there be enough room?" This rhythmic story of letters who go on a tree climbing adventure is a pleasure to read aloud. In fact, you'll find yourself chanting out the story in the car or while on a walk, the text is so jazzy. This memorable ABC book is authored by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault and illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
Authored and illustrated by Theodor Seuss Geisel, this book has been a beloved classic for more than 45 years. Who can forget Rosy going riding on her red rhinoceros? Simple and easy to read, this phonics-based book remains an excellent choice for children who are just beginning to read. It also sounds great when read aloud. The International Reading Association points out, "The integration of Dr. Seuss rhymes creates an engaging study of onsets and rimes." When you read Dr. Suess to your children, you're entering rich linguistic territory as well as teaching the ABCs.
Graeme Base authored and illustrated this immensely complex book, which is suitable for young and old alike. Each page features alliterative phrases such as, "Diabolical dragons daintily devouring delicious delicacies" along with intricate illustrations that contain multiple items beginning with the letter. On the "D" page, for example, the illustration has a dove, diplomas, a dingo, a doily and many other items beginning with that letter, some of which require an advanced vocabulary, making this book one that will stay on the shelf for many years.
Fans of Harold and the Purple Crayon will love Harold's ABC book, authored and illustrated by Crockett Johnson. Using the same minimalistic illustration style, Johnson takes little ones through the alphabet one letter at a time.
This popup book, authored and illustrated by Marion Bataille, is not specifically a children's book. It's not targeted towards adults. It's a book for anyone who loves superb design. With that in mind, anyone wishing to instill a love for art in their children will love viewing this book with them. Adults may enjoy having the book for display purposes.
Expect a feast for your artistic senses when you open the cover of this book, published by the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. The stunning bit of originality that this tome brings to the ABC genre is that each letter is accompanied by renowned painting of objects that start with that letter. Children get early exposure not only to the alphabet but to famous painters and their work, which makes this book doubly wonderful.