Search Results
From the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University


For your convenience, results have been split into page(s) in groups of 25.

Your Search for Alphabet produced 139 item(s).
To find the item in the Miami University Libraries, click on the title.
These titles may also be available at your local school or public library.

For your convenience, results have been split into 6 page(s) in groups of 25.

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]


1. Agard, J. (1989). The calypso alphabet. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc.

Abstract:
This ABC book shares Caribbean vocabulary in a rhyming fashion. Each page is rich with foods such as okra, roti, sugarcane and yams.

Abstract provided by Allison Bucci, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Author's Note] [Caribbean] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Sequence]

2. Agee, John (2003). Z goes home. Belgium: Library of Congress.

Abstract:
The letter Z leaves his job of making the word "zoo." Along the way he passes other letters forming their words until he goes through the entire alphabet.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alien] [Alphabet] [Architecture] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Glossary] [Karate] [Mythical] [Ocean] [River] [Running] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sports]

3. Anno, Masaichiro//Anno, Mitsumasa (1981). Anno's magical abc: An anamorphic alphabet. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Children's eyes are opened to the excitement of seeing and learning the alphabet in a different way. Although initially distorted, the letters can be easily viewed when using a silver tube as directed.

Abstract provided by Liza Friedmann and Noelle H. Savaglio, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Angel] [Creativity] [Japanese] [Letters] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Pirates] [Sequence] [Ship] [Transportation]

4. Anno, Mitsumasa (1974). Anno's alphabet. Tokyo: Fukuinkan-Shoten.

Abstract:
In this alphabet book, one page has the letter, and the corresponding page has a picture of something that begins with that letter.

Abstract provided by Mary Bentley, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Concepts] [Sequence]

5. Aylesworth, Jim (1992). The folks in the valley. New York: HarperCollins Children's Books.

Abstract:
Using the Pennsylvania Dutch culture as a backdrop, this book uses a rhyme to teach the alphabet. For example, the letter "E" is represented by the rhyme "Eggs are found under the fat red hens."

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Amish] [Author's Note] [Community] [Food] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Responsibilities]

6. Aylesworth, Jim (1992). Old black fly. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
An old black fly bothers a crazy mixed-up family by flying around and interrupting every aspect of their lives. The fly progresses through the alphabet by landing first on an apple pie, a baby, cookies, then a dog.

Abstract provided by Kristen Pariseau, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Cat] [Clothing] [Concepts] [Death] [Dog] [Family] [Fly] [Food] [Food] [Grandparents] [Insects] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Parrot] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Summer]

7. Balian, Judy (1984). Humbug potion. Nashville: Abingdon Press.

Abstract:
An ugly witch finds a secret recipe for beauty, but she must figure out the secret code. She cracks the code and discovers all she really needed was a smile!

Abstract provided by Susie Douglas, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Beauty] [Careers] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Parents] [Self Esteem]

8. Barasch, Lynne (2000). Radio rescue. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
In 1923, a young boy works hard to learn morse code in order to get his amateur radio operator license and his very own call letters. Everyday he excitedly puts on his headphones and warms up his station, talking to people all over the world. During a far away hurricane, he uses his radio to send out messages to rescue stranded people.

Abstract provided by Jami Davis, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Communication] [Fire] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [History] [Hurricane] [Inventions] [Maps] [Photograph] [Radio] [Rescue] [Ship] [Storm] [Symbols] [Technology] [Telephone] [Transportation] [Weather]

9. Base, Graeme (1986). Animalia. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers.

Abstract:
Rhyme and animals are utilized to show the letters of the alphabet.

Abstract provided by Anna Binkley, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Sequence]

10. Bayer, Jane (1984). A - my name is alice. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
From Alice the ape to Theresa the turkey, exotic animals unite for a unique alphabet. Look out for Winifred Wolf and Fifi Fox -- or even Zelda the Zebra from Zambia!These words can be part of a hopscotch game.

Abstract provided by Heather Boggs, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ape] [Bear] [Birds] [Duck] [Exercise] [Games] [Play] [Rhinoceros] [Tiger] [Turkey]

11. Bridwell, Norman (1983). Clifford's abc. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Clifford discovers the alphabet and many different objects. (A Wordless Book).

Abstract provided by Amanda Blue, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Dog]

12. Bronson, Linda (2001). The circus alphabet. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Dance through the alphabet with a cast of circus characters. Enjoy the illustration made from clay, collage and paint that create unforgettable pictures.

Abstract provided by Kathleen Turley for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Carnival] [Circus] [Dog] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Giraffe] [Jumping] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sheep] [Snake] [Verbal Communication] [Walrus] [Zebra]

13. Bronson, Linda (2001). The circus alphabet. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Come along on a circus adventure. Each illustration depicts a letter of the alphabet that relates to the overall circus theme.

Pamela Theurer, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Balloon] [Circus] [Dog] [Elephant] [Giraffe] [Juggling] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Monkey] [Sequence] [Toys] [Vocabulary] [Walrus] [Zebra]

14. Brown, Marcia (1974). All butterflies. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Let's use every letter of the alphabet to tell a story about different animals, Valentine's Day, Christmas, and the zoo.

Abstact provided by Kim Gilbert, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Christmas] [Elephant] [Giraffe] [Holidays] [Insects] [Letters] [Lion] [Mouse] [Raccoon] [Reptiles] [Turtle] [Valentine's Day] [Zoo]

15. Brown, Margaret Wise (1953). Sleepy abc. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Co., Inc..

Abstract:
Letters help to describe the different events that happen at night around bedtime.

Abstract provided by Lori Boston and Kerry Gray, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Bedtime] [Family] [Night] [Parents] [Sleep] [Sounds]

16. Bunting, Eve (2002). Girls a to z. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Here's a new twist on the alphabet, just for girls. For each letter of the alphabet, read a girl's name and her career matching that letter.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Alphabet] [Careers] [Differences] [Disability] [Diversity] [Identity] [Multicultural] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Sequence] [Zoo]

17. Chin-Lee, Cynthia (2005). Amelia to zora. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Explore in an alphabet formula, biographies that examine different successes and triumphs of famous women in history from Amelia Earhart to Zora Neale.

Abstract provided by Erin Entrup for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Quotes] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Alphabet] [American] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Change] [Courage] [Determination] [Discovery] [Discrimination] [Equality] [Hard Work] [History] [Inventions] [Japanese] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Pioneers] [Pride] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Success]

18. Christensen, Bonnie (1994). An edible alphabet. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Each letter of the alphabet is described using a type of food or plant. The pictures of this book are clear and vivid.

Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Author's Note] [Food] [Garden] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Sequence]

19. Chwast, Seymor (1991). The alphabet parade. Orlando: Harcourt, Brace and Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Entertaining and fun alphabet pictures begin with a new letter on the nextpage.

Abstract provided by Jim Stepanich, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Learning] [Sequence]

20. Cole, Joanna//Calmenson, Stephanie (1996). Bug in a rug. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Come learn the alphabet, match words with pictures, and tell silly stories. Bright, colorful pictures and clever rhymes help capture and hold your attention.

Abstract provided by Julie Hudson, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Bicycle] [Books] [Bus] [Cat] [Concepts] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Fox] [Frog] [Goat] [Kangaroo] [Monkey] [Pig] [Poetry] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication]

21. de Mejo, Oscar (1992). Oscar de mejo's abc. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The alphabet is brought to life in colorful illustrations of patriotic words. The history and culture of American life influences the representation of each of the letters of the alphabet.

Abstract provided by Elisabeth Costa, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Baseball] [Christmas] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Fourth Of July] [History] [Holidays] [Independence] [Kite] [Sequence] [Skating] [Sports]

22. Demi. (1985). Demi's find the animal abc. New York: Putnam Pub. Group.

Abstract:
Can you find an animal for each letter of the alphabet?Each page is very colorful, eye-catching, and exciting.

Abstract provided by Bea Elliott, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Birds] [Camel] [Porcupine] [Rabbit]

23. Denton, Kady MacDonald (1998). A child's treasury of nursery rhymes. New York: Kingfisher.

Abstract:
A collection of nursery rhymes provides children with rhyming skills and patterns. Over 100 nursery rhymes are remembered through illustrations, songs, and verse.

Abstract provided by Dana Martini, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Baby] [Cat] [Chinese] [Cow] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [French] [Goose] [Market] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Royalty] [Running] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Whale]

24. Doolittle, Eileen (1987). The ark in the attic. Boston: David R. Godine.

Abstract:
This is an alphabet book. It contains beautiful pictures in which each item in the photo start with the letter.

Abstract provided by Lissa Tuttle, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Sequence]

25. Dragonwagon, Crescent (1987). Alligator arrived with apples: A potluck alphabet feast. New York: Macmillan Children's Book Group.

Abstract:
It is a Thanksgiving feast and animals from all the letters of the alphabet bring all kinds of food to the potluck. The alligator brings apples, a bear brings bread and butter, and the cat comes with cherry cobbler.

Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Celebration] [Food] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Thanksgiving]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Picture Books Home Search the Database Site Legend About Our Site About Us User Survey Topics Concepts Skills


Picture Books Home | Search the Database | Site Legend | About Our Database | About Us | User Survey | Projects & Programs Using Our Site

Miami University

ubbesva@muohio.edu
Valerie A. Ubbes, PhD, CHES
Project Director of CPBD@MU

mlink@lib.muohio.edu
Miami University Libraries
Oxford, OH

Last updated on Wednesday July 1, 2009.