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Lawrence Kid Picks: It's Easy as... ABC!

If your tried and true ABC book isn't cutting it anymore, have a wander through this list and find some new favorites to have fun with those 26 fundamental building blocks. Will they use X in a new and eXciting way? You'll have to read and find out!

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  • With a rhyme you won't be able to forget, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom has all the letters but not in the way you would expect!
    Book, 1989New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c1989. — j P FAVORITE MARTIN B
  • THE ALLITERATION IN THIS BOOK! Add in some beautiful illustrations with tons of hidden finds. This is probably my top ABC book for older kids.
    Book, 1987New York : H.N. Abrams, 1987, c1986. — j P LEARNING BASE G
  • Boynton hits it out of the park again with this noun+verb lettered combo.
    Board Book, 1984New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, c1984. — j BB B
  • Does anyone make something that sticks in your head better than Dr Seuss? This book will not have you second guessing that with its sing-song quality and awesome alliterations.
    Easy Reader, 1991New York : Beginner Books, c1991. — j E SEUSS D
  • A Zeal of Zebras

    An Alphabet of Collective Nouns

    Collective nouns are fascinating! Better for older kids and a joy to read!
    Unknown, 2011San Francisco : Chronicle Books, c2011. — j 428.2 A ZEAL O
  • Does it get any cuter than LMNO Peas? It might not be possible. Join the peas on their ABC escapade!
    Book, 2010New York : Beach Lane Books, c2010. — j P LEARNING BAKER K
  • Eating the Alphabet

    Fruits and Vegetables From A to Z

    Ehlert, Lois
    Beautiful and bright! If you are tired of naming animals, give fruits and veggies a try! Ehlert's artwork never disappoints.
    Book, 1989San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1989. — j P FAVORITE EHLERT L
  • Alpha Oops!

    the Day Z Went First

    Kontis, Alethea,
    If you just need more silliness in your ABCs, you can't go wrong with this ABC escapade when Z gets tired of going last.
    Book, 2006Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2006. — j P LEARNING KONTIS A
  • Beautifully rendered and perfect for older kids, this animal alphabet is entrancing in its intricacy.
    Book, 1984Cambridge, [England] : Lutterworth Press, 1984. — j 428.13 KITCHEN
  • Need the ABCs to get your young actvisit inspired? Look no farther than this bold book which contains great alliterative activist vocabulary!
    Book, 2013New York, NY : Seven Stories Press, [2013] — j 322.4 NAGARA I
  • Have a kiddo that is all about things that go go go? Well don't worry. This book is all the car related ABCs you could ask for!
    Book, 2016New York, NY : Little Simon, 2016. — j P TRANSPOR OLIVERA