100 Alphabet Picture Books

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The list of 100 Alphabet Picture Books are perfect for read-alouds. They are also great for budding readers who are just beginning to practice reading on their own or with someone. There are also books for more experienced readers. The books are all about the alphabet.

Through this giant list of 100 alphabet picture books, you are sure to find at least a couple that interest your kids. There are A to Z books on animals, places like countries or states, science, math, history, art, sports, poems, and so many other topics. Some of the 100 alphabet picture books are silly and funny while some are serious and factual. Others are about mythical creatures while some are about different kinds of foods.

100 Alphabet Picture Books

LMNO Peas by Keith Baker – The Alphabet Peas work and play in, on, and around the alphabet. Preschool – 3rd grade

P is for Passport: A World Alphabet by Devin Scillian – Using the alphabet to introduce facts and show how global items and concepts, such as animals, bread, and currency, may vary in different countries and traditions. 1st – 3rd grade

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault – A rollicking alphabet chant about the alphabet letters racing to the top of the coconut tree. Baby – Kindergarten

A is for Musk Ox by Erin Cabatingan – Musk Ox takes over an alphabet book, explaining to his friend Zebra why almost every letter can be used to describe musk oxen. Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

A is for Awesome by Dallas Clayton simple, fun lyrical book. Pictures depict other things that begin with each letter. Great for Kindergarten – 2nd grade.

V for Vanishing: An Alphabet of Endangered Animals by Patricia Mullins – a picture book with very few words. Highlights animals that are endangered or already extinct. Preschool – 2nd Grade

The Skull Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – Try to identity the 26 different animal skulls arranged in alphabetical order. Preschool – 3rd grade

Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert – Learn upper and lowercase letters with fruits and vegetables from around the world. Preschool – 1st grade

A Isn’t for Fox: An Isn’t Alphabet by Wendy Ulmer – The book lists a couple of things each letter is not for and then what it is for. 1st – 4th Grade

Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC by June Sobel – Pirates are searching for letters in this rollicking rhyming book. Very fun great to read out loud. Preschool – 2nd grade

The Unicorn Alphabet by Marianna Mayer – Inspired by medieval Unicorn Tapestries the book dives into the lore and legend of unicorns in the Middle Ages. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Calavera Abecedario A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book by Jeanette Winter – Every year Don Pedro and his sons make paper-mache skeletons for Mexico’s Day of the Dead. A fun alphabet book written in English with Spanish sprinkled in. Preschool – 3rd grade

Country Road ABC: An Illustrated Journey Through America’s Farmland by Arthur Geisert – A literal journey following a real road in Iowa (County Road Y31) through the ins and outs of America’s farmland. An interesting look into America’s Farmland via the alphabet. Preschool – 3rd grade

Alligator Arrived With Apples: A Potluck Alphabet Feast by Crescent Dragonwagon – From Alligator’s apples to Zebra’s zucchini, a multitude of alphabetical animals and foods celebrate Thanksgiving with a grand feast. Kindergarten – 3rd Grade

Elfabet An ABC of Elves by Jane Yolen – From A to Z all the elves are presented showcasing each letter in a unique way. Preschool – 2nd grade

If Rocks Could Sing by Leslie McGuirk – The author found the rocks in the shape of the letters and pictures all along the beach by her house. It’s truly amazing! Preschool – 2nd grade

The Ocean Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – Learn about sea creatures from A to Z. 1st – 3rd grade

The Underwater Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – From Angelfish to Zebra Pipefish, explore an alphabet of amazing tropical creatures through the coral reef. 1st – 3rd Grade

AlphaOops!: The Day Z Went First by Alethea Kontis – Z is tired of going last and decides he should go first. But it’s not long before other letters have different opinions and hilarious chaos erupts. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Little Bird’s ABC by Piet Grobler – Be prepared to be surprised by the silly sounds these little bird make for each letter. Cute book with simple words or sounds for each letter. Preschool-3rd grade

Z is for Moose by Kelly Bingham – A fun alphabet book where Moose is so excited to be in the book he shows up at the wrong places. Preschool – 2nd Grade

All Aboard ABC by Doug Magee and Robert Newman – An alphabet book introducing the world of trains. Preschool – Kindergarten

Firefighters A to Z by Chris L. Demarest – An alphabet firefighter book written by a volunteer firefighter. Preschool – 3rd grade

Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book by Dr. Seuss – From Aunt Annie’s alligator to a Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz Dr. Seuss highlights each letter in a fun way. I have read this classic Dr. Seuss book so many times that I do not even need to look at the words or pictures to recite it. The girls love it. Preschool and up.

Discovering Nature’s Alphabet by Krystina Castella and Brian Boyl – Beautiful photos showing letters hiding in nature. Definitely inspired us to get out and look for letters. 1st – 4th Grade

T is for Turkey: A True Thanksgiving Story by Tanya Lee Stone – A fun rhyming alphabet book that helps kids celebrate everything from Harvest to Pilgrims to Turkey. Preschool – Kindergarten

R Is for Robot: A Noisy Alphabet by Adam F. Watkins – Introduces the letters and their sounds through a group of robots who attempt to build the alphabet. Preschool – Kindergarten

The Vegetable Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – Learn about the alphabet through a vegetable garden complete with fiddleheads and wallas wallas. 1st – 3rd Grade

Q Is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Book by David M. Schwartz – From A to Z this book makes science fun for all. 3rd – 7th grade

Star Wars ABC – An alphabetical adventure through the fun world of Star Wars. 2 years and up

S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet by Eve Bunting – Introduces the history and culture of Ireland using the alphabet, including Blarney stone, Dublin, fairy rings, leprechauns, St. Patrick, and riverdance. 1st – 3rd grade

Alpha Oops! H is for Halloween by Alethea Kontis – a fun, mixed up alphabet book with Halloween pageant theme as each letter embodies a different Halloween costume. Kindergarten – 3rd

G is for One Gzonk!: An Alpha-number-bet Book By Tiny DiTerlooney – a silly fun book that features made up creatures for each letter and numbers show up randomly. Kindergarten – 3rd

Work: An Occupational ABC by Kellen Hatanaka – Introduces the alphabet with artwork that depicts a range of careers, from aviator to zookeeper. Preschool – 2nd Grade

G is for Goat by Patricia Polacco – An alphabet book all about the crazy antics of goats from head-butting to clothes munching. Preschool – Kindergarten

The Desert Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – From desert dwelling animals and plants to rock formations and landscapes this book covers it all. 1st – 3rd grade

R is for Rocket: An ABC Book by Tad Hills – Rocket (a cute dog) and his friends learn the alphabet together in this fun early reader book. Preschool – 2nd Grade

A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women by Lynne Cheney – Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an important woman in the history of the United States, as well as others in her same field of accomplishment. Preschool – 3rd grade

Curious George Learns the Alphabet by H. A. Rey – George learns the alphabet and teaches you too. Preschool – 3rd

Girls A to Z by Eve Bunting – A fun book about little girls and acting out their dreams from Aliki the astronaut to Zoe the zookeeper. Kindergarten – 2nd

St. Patrick’s Day Alphabet by Beverly Vidrine – From jig to shamrock and from bodhran to Yeats, learn all about the stories and legends behind the annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Alphabet Trains by Samantha R. Vamos – A fun rhyming book with a train for every letter of the alphabet. Preschool – 2nd Grade

Q is for Question: An ABC of Philosophy by Tiffany Poirier – An alphabet book with questions for each letter in poem form to inspire critical thinking and discussion. 3rd – 7th grade

Bugs A to Z by Caroline Lawton – Simple text from A to Z provides buggy facts and figures. Preschool – 3rd grade

H is for Horse : An Equestrian Alphabet by Mike Ulmer – An interesting book for learning the fundamentals of horses. A lot of the book was way over the girls’ heads but the pictures were beautiful and kept them interested. 3rd – 6th grade

A Gardener’s Alphabet by Mary Azarian – Beautiful, detailed pictures enhance each word or phrase representing the garden and alphabet. Preschool – 2nd Grade

African Animal Alphabet by Beverly Joubert – In this National Geographic Kids book, wild creatures from all over the African continent scamper through the pages, giving readers a fascinating way to learn the alphabet while discovering some of their favorite animals. Preschool – Kindergarten

Kindergarten ABC by Jacqueline Rogers – Presents the special activities of a kindergarten class on the day devoted to each letter of the alphabet, from finding acorns outside on A day to zero more letters and a trip to the zoo on Z day. Preschool – Kindergarten

ABC Universe by American Museum of Natural History – An alphabet book with illustrations and facts about universe-related things and concepts for each letter of the alphabet, from astronaut to zenith. Preschool – Kindergarten

Toot & Puddle Puddle’s ABC by Holly Hobbie – Puddle teaches Otto the alphabet. Cute, fun book. Preschool – 1st grade

Z Is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet by Roland Smith – A different approach to the typical animal alphabet books, this one covers the various jobs of the zookeeper. 1st – 4th Grade

G Is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book by David M. Schwartz – From abacus to zillion this alphabet is filled with all kinds of math and humor. 3rd – 7th grade

Once Upon An Alphabet: Short Stories for All the Letters by Oliver Jeffers – From short little one page stories to longer tales, this book is full of stories for each letter. Preschool

S Is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet by Helen Foster James – From what to pack, where to go, and what to do when you get there this alphabet book takes readers on an A-Z trail exploring this outdoor pastime. 1st – 4th grade

Black and White Rabbit’s ABC by Alan Baker – A simple story of Black and White Rabbit making pictures of the alphabet in this book filled with cute playful artwork making a fun early concept book for kids. Preschool – Kindergarten

Earth Day: An Alphabet Book by Gary Kowalski – The wonders of nature arise from the page in alphabetical order reminding readers that every day is a reason to give thanks. Preschool – 3rd Grade

P is for Piñata: A Mexico Alphabet by Tony Johnston – Using the alphabet, Mexico is introduced in this picture book using poetry and detailed expository text. 1st – 3rd Grade

A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet by Stephen T. Johnson – An alphabetical journey of discovery about art and language through painting, collage, and sculpture. Kindergarten – 4th Grade

Augie to Zebra: An Alphabet Book! By Kate Endle & Caspar Babypants – Presents an alliterative sentence involving a name, an activity, and an animal for each letter of the alphabet. Preschool – 2nd grade

The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – Learn about reptiles from boa constrictor to gila monster and many more exotic reptiles in this alphabet book. Preschool – 3rd grade

There’s a Zoo in Room 22 by Judy Sierra – Each of twenty-six poems describes the antics and habits of a zany classroom pet whose name begins with a different letter of the alphabet. Preschool – 1st grade

L Is for Love: A Heartfelt Alphabet by Greg Paprocki – A sweet ABC book on Valentine’s Day. Baby – Toddler

The Alphabet Book by P.D. Eastman – A very simple alphabet book filled with P.D. Eastman’s classic pictures and characters. Preschool – Kindergarten

C Is for Castle: A Medieval Alphabet by Greg Paprocki – Learn about medieval history while learning the ABC’s. Baby – Toddler

Alphabet Fiesta: An English/Spanish Alphabet Story by Anne Miranda – From A to Z, Zelda’s friends are invited to her surprise party. An entire alphabet of animals make their way to the zoo for the party. English on top and Spanish below. Kindergarten – 1st grade

Yankee Doodle America: The Spirit of 1776 from A to Z by Wendell Minor by Wendell Minor – Journey through the alphabet and history while learning about the people, places and events that gave birth to our nation. Kindergarten – 4th grade

Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet by David McLimans – From Chinese Alligator to Grevy’s Zebra an alphabet of rare and endangered animals await. Preschool – 1st grade

Twenty-six Pirates: An Alphabet Book by Dave Horowitz – Twenty-six pirates, one for each letter of the alphabet, demonstrate their particular–and sometimes silly–talents and skills. Preschool – Kindergarten

S Is for School: A Classroom Alphabet by Greg Paprocki – The ABC’s of going to school. Baby – Preschool

Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming – What a fun book! Mouse constructs the alphabet by air brushing, buttoning, etc the letters. Each letter is created using a different technique. Preschool – Kindergarten

J is for Jump Shot: A Basketball Alphabet by Michael Ulmer – This alphabetical book on basketball is a great introduction to the sport. 1st – 3rd grade

Animal Antics A to Z by Anita Lobel – A circus themed animal book. The words are simple with each animal antic described by a word beginning with the same letter as the animal. Preschool

Mary Poppins from A to Z by P.L. Travers ; with drawings by Mary Shepard – Features twenty-six vignettes, one for each letter of the alphabet, starring Mary Poppins and other characters from the Mary Poppins novels. 4th – 7th grade

The Flower Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – Full of bright, beautiful flowers and information about each. Preschool – 3rd grade

Brian Wildsmith’s Amazing Animal Alphabet – Presents a collection of animals, ranging from alligator to zebra, and offers facts about each creature. Preschool – 1st grade

D is for Drums: A Colonial Williamsburg ABC by Kay Chorao – Pictures showcase the alphabet and colonial times. Preschool – 1st grade

B is for Bear: A Very First Book for the Baby You Love by Roger Priddy – A touch and feel alphabet book for babies and toddlers. Baby – Toddler

The Dangerous Alphabet by Neil Gaiman – A tale of adventure, piracy, danger, and heroism told in twenty-six alphabetical lines—although even the alphabet is not to be relied upon here. 1st – 4th grade

Backseat A-B-See by Maria van Lieshout – In this alphabet book, a child sees road signs from A to Z from the backseat of a car. Preschool – Kindergarten

M Is For Maple: A Canadian Alphabet by Michael Ulmer – This Canadian alphabet book shares the nation’s symbols, history, people and culture. Preschool – 1st Grade

Alphabet City by Stephen T. Johnson – Photos of the letters of the alphabet showing up throughout the city. Preschool – 2nd Grade

The Yummy Alphabet Book: Herbs, Spices, and Other Natural Flavors by Jerry Pallotta – A delectable alphabet from mustard and wasabi all the way to zatar. Preschool – 3rd grade

Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run!: An Alphabet Caper by Mike Twohy – An epic A to Z chase begins when a ball bounces past a mouse while he is asleep. Preschool – 3rd Grade

An Annoying ABC by Barbara Bottner – From annoying to apologizing, with an alphabet of mischief in between. Preschool – Kindergarten

Military Friends ABC by Tony Hunter – Learn ABCs and NATO phonetic alphabet using military vehicles, ships and aircraft. Preschool – 8th grade

Albert’s Alphabet by Leslie Tyron – Albert the goose who is also the school carpenter is asked to make an alphabet by the end of the day. Preschool – 2nd grade

The Alphabet from A to Y With Bonus Letter Z! by Steve Martin and Roz Chast – Presents a rhyming couplet featuring each letter of the alphabet. Preschool – Kindergarten

D is for Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Alphabet by Todd Chapman and Lita Judge – Our prehistoric world is presented from A to Z and includes information and current theories paired with illustrations of each topic. 1st – 4th grade

M is for Monster: A Fantastic Creatures Alphabet by Patrick Lewis – Creatures of popular myths and legends are presented from A to Z such as mummies, werewolves, and zombies, but also including lesser known monsters such as the Roc and the giant called Xing Tian. 2nd – 5th grade

ABCs on Wings by Ramon Olivera – ABCs through the amazing world of aviation. Preschool – 2nd grade

On Your Toes: A Ballet ABC by Rachel Isadora – Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an illustration of a ballet-related word. Preschool – 3rd grade

Creature ABC by Andrew Zuckerman – Alphabet book featuring two wildlife photographic portraits for each creature, offering an up-close view of the animal kingdom. This book is also available in flash card format too. Baby and up

N is for Nutrition: Rhymes by the Alphabet by Todd Skene – Go on a farm-to-table exploration and learn about plant based foods and nutrition. Preschool – 3rd grade

Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder – Little T remembers that she was frightened last time her family visited the zoo but not why, so her creative family helps by imitating animals from A to Z until she recalls exactly what caused her fear. Preschool – 2nd grade

Alphabet Trucks by Samantha R. Vamos – In simple rhyming text, this book follows hard working trucks from A to Z. Preschool – 2nd Grade

ABC USA by Martin Jarrie – American culture and history are displayed through each letter. The words representing each letter is defined and given a bit of history at the end of the book. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Z Goes Home by Jon Agee – Everybody has a job to do, and so does the letter Z. But when the workday’s done, Z goes home and passes many characters on his way. Preschool – 2nd Grade

Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals – An alphabetical guide as to what to include to make compost. Preschool – 2nd Grade

Paul Thurlby’s Alphabet – In his first picture book, graphic artist Paul Thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable. From an awesome A to a zippy Z, this is the perfect ABC book for the young and hip. Preschool – Kindergarten

S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet by Carol Crane – Learn all about Florida in this alphabet book. 1st -3rd grade

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