22 Alphabet Books Helpful for Toddlers Learning Their ABCs

TouchThinkLearn: ABC by Xavier Deneux

I love when books have texture. That added tactile element can make the difference when it comes to engagement for some kids. This book is tactile and a feast for the eyes. 

Alphablock by Christopher Franceschelli

Each page in this book is cut into the shape of a letter with chunky pages that are easy to turn.  This huge board book is amazing to hold and a definite favorite.

It’s also the first in a series featuring countablock, dinoblock, and 12 more!

Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert

Getting kids to eat new foods can be challenging.  These great pictures have fruit and vegetables from A-Z.  And who knows, it might encourage your little one to try something new too.

Why We Love This Book: The illustrations of the food are delightful and the end of the book provides a glossary of all the gorgeous illustrations
Appropriate for Ages: 1-3
Find this book in Best Books for a 1-Year-Old / Alphabet Books / Kids Food Books

A to Z by Sandra Boyton

Who doesn’t love Sandra Boyton? With her signature illustrations, this book goes through a list of animals on A to Z adventures.

ABCs of Kindness by Samantha Berger

I love this adorable story that shares an act of kindness for each letter of the alphabet. From Joining hands to Making a heart, your toddler can practice each act even at a young age.

GayBCs by M. L. Webb

It’s important to teach your children to be inclusive from an early age. This book is wonderful for teaching the appropriate LGBTQ+ terminology to everyone, young and old.

ABC Animals!: A Scanimation Picture Book

Each page of this book has incredible “moving” animals to go along with the alphabet theme.  If you have never seen these amazing books, they are perfect alphabet books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

ABC of Physics ( Baby University) by Chris Ferrie

From Atom to Zero Point energy, this book is the perfect introduction to physics for the youngest babies.  Don’t forget the ABC’s of Science, ABC’s of Mathematics and ABC’s of space as well.

Dr. Seuss’s ABC’s by Dr. Seuss

This book is a classic. It is hilarious enough to read over and over!!! Told with his signature illustrations and wacky words, Dr. Suess’s take on the ABCs is sure to delight toddlers everywhere.

This is a perfect pick in alliteration books for preschool kids. It is just silly enough to keep even the littlest readers engaged.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.

Rhyming? check. Letters? check. This classic book checks so many boxes with the added bonus that it is fun to read with your kids.

Even the name itself is a perfect example of alliteration in books. If you have not picked up this alphabet book, it is a must-read for any preschool child and a perfect book to help with reading readiness as well.

Alphabet by Matthew Van Fleet

This amazing book has everything- plants and animals that begin with each letter, moving parts, and textures.  Each page is totally interactive with flaps and pull tabs. There is even a scratch and sniff.

LMNO Peas by Keith Baker

This delightful book showcases each letter of the alphabet in a story about peas and all the jobs they can have. Told through rhyme, your little one will eagerly hunt for the peas matching the described jobs.

There are so many clever illustrations that this book is one you will want to explore over and over again.

Why We Love This Book: We love any book that has a great rhyming scheme but this one is hilarious with adorable illustrations to match.
Appropriate for Ages: 2-5
Find this book in Alphabet Books / Gender Neutral Baby Books / Food Books for Children

Superhero ABC by Bob McLeod

I have never met any child who didn’t think this book was hilarious.  The funny superhero names on each page have kids laughing in this alphabet book.

Fraidy Zoo by Thyra Heder

This is one of the cutest alphabet books in my collection. A little girl is afraid of something at the zoo, but can’t remember what. So her family dresses up as different animals in A-to-Z order to help her overcome her fear.

Why We Love This Book: With vivid images depicting homemade animals of every letter, there is so much to see in this fun tale.
Appropriate for ages 4-8
Find this book in Zoo Books, Alphabet Books, Books for 4-year-olds

Once Upon an Alphabet by Oliver Jeffers

Oliver Jeffers is just the most brilliant writer and illustrator. This collection of short stories for each letter is a lovely item for any library and is one of our favorite alphabet books. 

ABC Dream by Kim Krans

The cover had me hooked on this beautifully illustrated ABC book.  The drawings mixed with watercolors are gorgeous.  Can you find everything on the page for each letter?

Alphamals: A-Z by Big Picture Press

Another animal ABC book that has great illustrations.  From aardvark to zebra, your animal-loving preschooler will love the gorgeous illustrations throughout. The text is delightful and is sure to engage readers of all ages.

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate

Using the letters of the alphabet, we meet each kid in the class as they get ready for school.

We see Miss Bindergarten get ready for school by cleaning, organizing, and decorating her classroom. If you are looking for first day of school books for kindergarten, this is a really cute choice.

Animalia by Graeme Base

In 10 years, I don’t think I have ever found everything on ANY page in this book. The illustrations are completely amazing, creative, and mesmerizing as well. This is the alphabet book that I can read with all my kids (including my 16-year-old).

This is one of the best alliteration books I have ever read and the fact that it is also a mystery makes it a wonderful pick for the whole family.

Big Words for Little Geniuses by Susan and James Patterson

When I came across this book I thought it was, well, genius.  It is also fun to read with its huge vocabulary words inside from A-Z.  There is also a list of other big words in the back listed alphabetically.  I love the pictures but, it’s also pretty hilarious to hear a 4-year-old use the word loquacious correctly in a sentence.

Alligators All Around Board Book by Maurice Sendek

This sweet little book comes with three other books in the Nutshell Library.  One book teaches counting, one teaches months of the year and one story teaches about caring.  This sweet book teaches the alphabet and even has a song to go with it.