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Top 10 Alphabet Books For Toddlers

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Covers of eight alphabet picture books for toddlers showing cartoon animals and the letters A, B and C

The importance of alphabet books for toddlers

Alphabet books are an important part of literacy development because:

·      they help children learn the alphabet, identify the letters (both upper and lowercase), and the sounds the letters make (phonics) - all of which is a vital foundation for learning to read and write;

·      learning the alphabet helps children form connections in their brain that support further learning;

·      they encourage children to get enjoyment from books and develop a love for reading.

Most alphabet books for toddlers have a fun, engaging format. Each page usually has a letter and an illustration. The illustrations play an important role in not only helping the child to make a connection between the letter and the sound of that letter but also to help them understand that words convey meaning by connecting the pictures to the words on the page. 


My Top 10 Alphabet Books for toddlers

The first three are classics that we all know and love.


Cover of ABC book in yellow with a yellow camel, a green animal, a green letter 'A', pink letter 'B' and yellow letter 'C'

 

This classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss is perfect for children learning their ABCs. Featuring a fantastic cast of zany characters—from Aunt Annie’s alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lazy lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl—Dr. Seuss’s ABC is a must-have for every young child’s library.Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.


Cover of alphabet book for toddlers with a green caterpillar, a blue bird, a zebra and a red letter 'a', a blue letter 'b' and a green letter 'c'

 

A bright and beautiful alphabet book featuring Eric Carle's wonderful creatures.Explore the amazing animal alphabet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each letter introduces beloved animals, big and small.

Cover of an alphabet book for toddlers showing an abstract tree with green fronds, brown trunk and red coconuts

This classic Board Book edition of the rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favourite for over thirty years is a real winner for toddlers.A told B, and B told C,“I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree”In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!


My next 3 favourites are more recent books:

 

Cover of alphabet book for toddlers showing a rabbit in a dress, five cartoon chickens, a blue letter "A", a pink letter "b" and a green letter "C"

I love the artwork of Kate Knapp and the illustrations in this book are really cute.

A is for angels flying above and around. Their softest of wings make barely a sound.

 

A cover of an alphabet picture book for toddlers with a spider, apple, cat, yellow letter 'A', green letter 'B' and a blue and green letter 'C'

There's lots for toddlers to explore in See, Touch, Feel: ABC. This sturdy board book is specially designed to stimulate toddlers through creative pictures and help them learn first words.Each page has a colourful illustration made up of footprints, handprints, child friendly art, or a photo. With raised textured pages to feel, this book encourages the development of motor skills and sensory exploration, making it a fabulous addition to any child's first-learning library.

 

Cover of an alphabet book for toddlers with a sleeping green dragon, a sleeping bear, sleepy cow, pink letter 'A;', blue letter 'B' and a yellow 'C' in the shape of a moon

Sweet dreams and sleep tight, from A to Z good night! With an evergreen message of love, adorable baby animal illustrations, and heartwarming rhymes, this sweet bedtime story is perfect for families to read and share together. Ideal for new parents and baby showers, tuck your little one in for the night with an ABC board book that helps babies and toddlers follow bedtime routines and snuggle up for sleep wrapped in love with each letter of the alphabet.


 The next three alphabet books are ones that are a bit quirky.

 

cover of an alphabet picture book for toddlers with an elephant, crocodile, red letter 'a', blue letter 'b' and green letter 'c'

This deluxe board book is the perfect way to learn the alphabet. Featuring beloved art created by Quentin Blake from Roald Dahl’s classic books, this is perfect for libraries, the youngest classrooms, and baby shower gifts to start a child’s bookshelf.


cover of alphabet book for toddlers with an old lady playing a guitar, a lizard, cat, dog and a spider

In this whimsical story, an old woman swallows items beginning with letters A through Z, including an ant, a feather, an iguana, noodles, a ukulele, and a zebra.

·       Follow along as the old lady makes a meal of the alphabet, one letter at a time.

·       Children ages 18 months and older will love the rhymes and colourful illustrations.

·       Thick, sturdy pages make this book easy to hold.

 

cover of alphabet book for toddlers showing a dog chasing a mouse

In the vein of Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and other classic cartoons, Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! is a hilariously clever alphabet caper, perfect for fans of LMNO Peas and Z Is for Moose.

A little mouse is asleep until a ball suddenly bounces into his home, setting off an epic chase—from A to Z.

This charming picture book is from celebrated New Yorker cartoonist Mike Twohy.


 

And finally, here’s my own alphabet book for toddlers.

 

cover of alphabet book for toddlers with a jaguar, alligator, numbat, lion, kangaroo and emu

 

This ABC picture book introduces each letter of the alphabet, together with an animal beginning with that letter. Every page has brightly coloured, humorous illustrations that will grab the child's attention - and give the adult reader a giggle too!Best of all is the fun you can have making the sounds of each animal. Can you SNAP like an alligator or RIBBIT like a frog?

 

 

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