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LMNO Peas
Get ready to roll through the alphabet with a jaunty cast of busy little peas. Featuring a range of zippy characters from Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas, this picture book highlights a variety of interests, hobbies, and careers; each one themed to a letter of the alphabet and gives a wonderful sense of the colorful world we live in.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published April 10, 2010
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Keith Baker
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Keith Baker lives in Seattle. He has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books for young children, including the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas; 1-2-3 Peas; Little Green Peas; Hap-pea All Year; LMNO Pea-quel; My Octopus Arms; and No Two Alike.
Please see: Keith Baker
Keith Baker lives in Seattle. He has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books for young children, including the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas; 1-2-3 Peas; Little Green Peas; Hap-pea All Year; LMNO Pea-quel; My Octopus Arms; and No Two Alike.
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February 1, 2017
What fun a little green vegetable can be when you incorporate the alphabet. Neo devoured this as he listed all letters of the alphabet and some words associated with each.
June 10, 2021
This is just such a damn cute book. The ABCs are told through peas, the vegetable, and each letter is a unique somebody. And an added addition there is a small ladybug that is hiding on each page so we made a game of finding it every time. My daughter is four and this is a good way to get sounds out there with cute pictures and ask what word might start with M-- mmmm = money!
Would recommend to littles in your life....
Would recommend to littles in your life....
March 15, 2011
This is a very cute alphabet book, suitable for the youngest child all the way up to early elementary school age children.
The concept is that peas have a variety of jobs and activities that start with A through Z. Most pages have more than one activity per letter.
The peas are cute, the illustrations are fun, and I love that “We’re readers” represents the letter R. There are big uppercase letters in vivid (though not overly bright) colors, and a lot to view on each page. The pictures are cute and attractive, and I was struck by the wonderful colors used throughout.
The contents teach the alphabet and also cover, and probably often introduce, many careers leisure pastimes, and various activities. The plot free story rhyme is enjoyable.
I could have done without the last line, but I suppose it could generate opportunities for kids to express themselves, although I think the rest of the book could instigate discussion without it. I guess it has to end somehow other than just what it said about the letter Z.
This is a worthy addition to the “alphabet book” genre.
The concept is that peas have a variety of jobs and activities that start with A through Z. Most pages have more than one activity per letter.
The peas are cute, the illustrations are fun, and I love that “We’re readers” represents the letter R. There are big uppercase letters in vivid (though not overly bright) colors, and a lot to view on each page. The pictures are cute and attractive, and I was struck by the wonderful colors used throughout.
The contents teach the alphabet and also cover, and probably often introduce, many careers leisure pastimes, and various activities. The plot free story rhyme is enjoyable.
I could have done without the last line, but I suppose it could generate opportunities for kids to express themselves, although I think the rest of the book could instigate discussion without it. I guess it has to end somehow other than just what it said about the letter Z.
This is a worthy addition to the “alphabet book” genre.
March 9, 2011
This is probably a 3.5 STAR book for me. I think it's a fun idea and best of all would probably appeal equally to boys and girls. You see, there are these peas and they go through the alphabet showing all the different sorts of things they love to do. Some of the ideas are really cute and inventive, beyond just the usual alphabet norms; I like, for example, with "V" they are veterinarians taking care of bugs ;-) Ultimately, though, I just wasn't a huge fan of the illustration style which is nothing against it just a personal taste that kept me from liking this more than I do. Still, I'd definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a fun and unique alphabet book.
July 1, 2025
This is a colorful book that has a unique narrative to others. It focuses on verbs and occupations, which is a nice break from the norm.
Watch my kiddo’s ABC time and other recommended books.
Ages: 2 - 5
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February 17, 2019
This delightful alphabet picture-book from Keith Baker is a real "peas" of work!** "We're acrobats, artists, and astronauts in space. / We're builders, bathers, and bikers in a race," intone the Alphabet Peas, highlighting each letter, from A to Z, and demonstrating that, whatever the cliches might be about "peas in a pod," no two of them are alike.
The rollicking rhymes of Baker's simple narrative make LMNO Peas an ideal read-aloud selection with younger children - the perfect introduction to the alphabet, presented in an entertaining and creative way - while his digitally created artwork is colorful and full of fun. I don't know that I'm the greatest connoisseur of alphabet books (Chandra? Oh Chandra, where are you?), but I was won over by this charming title, with its very sweet peas!**
**Hey, don't blame me fellow readers, the author's profile on the rear dust-jacket flap describes his emotional life in full, from the times when he is "happea," to the days when he is "grumpea!"
The rollicking rhymes of Baker's simple narrative make LMNO Peas an ideal read-aloud selection with younger children - the perfect introduction to the alphabet, presented in an entertaining and creative way - while his digitally created artwork is colorful and full of fun. I don't know that I'm the greatest connoisseur of alphabet books (Chandra? Oh Chandra, where are you?), but I was won over by this charming title, with its very sweet peas!**
**Hey, don't blame me fellow readers, the author's profile on the rear dust-jacket flap describes his emotional life in full, from the times when he is "happea," to the days when he is "grumpea!"
July 4, 2016
Wonderful alphabet picture book, with a large letter on each page surrounded by clever (and cute!) little peas engaging in activities that start with that letter. Not your run of the mill alphabet book, little ones (and those reading to them) will love spying out the peas scattered around the pages to see what they are up to.
Very Highly Recommend!
Very Highly Recommend!
December 24, 2016
GAAAAAH so fun!!! I got a sweet book haul for Christmas and checked this one out first. Each page has a large letter from what my mom says is called the "alphabet." And surrounding said letter, illustrations of cute little peas engaged in various activities that start with that letter! It rhymes, too. One tiny thumb way up. -M
May 16, 2018
I like the illustrations but I love that there's more than the usual for occupations. My favorite, was Botanists. Let's teach kids more of this.
December 4, 2011
LMNO Peas by Keith Baker is an ap-PEA-ling ABC book that features peas who go through the alphabet showing all the different things they love to do, including a variety of occupations.
Energetic peas introduce themselves one page 1: We are peas - alphabet peas! We work and play in the ABC's. In two page spreads, covering from 1 to 4 letters at a time, the peas show and tell what they like to do, using nouns with the featured letter. The book concludes: We are peas from A to Z. Now tell us, please... Who ARE YOU?
The rhyming text uses both familiar words, and vocabulary stretching words such as acrobats, electricians, investigators, kayakers, outlaws, parachutists, quilters, scientists, volunteers, weavers, yogis and zoologists. Occasionally a pea will have a word bubble with a comment or sentence. Besides occupations, there are bathers, campers, drivers, eaters, gigglers, givers and takers, listeners, neighbors, readers, voters, and wishers.
The illustrations are rendered digitally. The large capital letters are different colors and textures, with happy, busy peas working on, in, under and around the letters. Peas are clothed in the apropriate attire for each activity. Occasionally an activity will continue beyond one page, as with the bikers in a race. The clever design elments give this book extra appeal.
This unique alphabet book should interest children and introduce them to the alphabet, different occupations and new vocabulary. A variety of potential curriculum connections include exploring the wide variety of hobbies, favorite pastimes, and professions shown, introducing community helpers, language arts and phonics topics, and PE or health units promoting exercise and outdoor activities.
For ages 2.5 to 6, alphabet, rhymes, occupations, vocabulary, peas, uniqueness, and fans of Keith Baker.
Energetic peas introduce themselves one page 1: We are peas - alphabet peas! We work and play in the ABC's. In two page spreads, covering from 1 to 4 letters at a time, the peas show and tell what they like to do, using nouns with the featured letter. The book concludes: We are peas from A to Z. Now tell us, please... Who ARE YOU?
The rhyming text uses both familiar words, and vocabulary stretching words such as acrobats, electricians, investigators, kayakers, outlaws, parachutists, quilters, scientists, volunteers, weavers, yogis and zoologists. Occasionally a pea will have a word bubble with a comment or sentence. Besides occupations, there are bathers, campers, drivers, eaters, gigglers, givers and takers, listeners, neighbors, readers, voters, and wishers.
The illustrations are rendered digitally. The large capital letters are different colors and textures, with happy, busy peas working on, in, under and around the letters. Peas are clothed in the apropriate attire for each activity. Occasionally an activity will continue beyond one page, as with the bikers in a race. The clever design elments give this book extra appeal.
This unique alphabet book should interest children and introduce them to the alphabet, different occupations and new vocabulary. A variety of potential curriculum connections include exploring the wide variety of hobbies, favorite pastimes, and professions shown, introducing community helpers, language arts and phonics topics, and PE or health units promoting exercise and outdoor activities.
For ages 2.5 to 6, alphabet, rhymes, occupations, vocabulary, peas, uniqueness, and fans of Keith Baker.
October 8, 2013
Keith Baker sends us on a trip with the alphabet peas to discover different jobs a child can grow up to be! From acrobats to zoologists, Baker colorfully and comically brings the little peas children eat at dinner to life. With a large letter on every page, children can establish letter recognition and connect that to everyday jobs and occupations. LMNO Peas would be best for an early reader or letter learner, but the upbeat rhyming pattern will have anyone dancing in his or her seat. Every page turn, the reader can expect a pea doing the unthinkable, which feeds the child’s imagination. LMNO Peas has won many awards, which I feel they are very deserving. The manner in which Baker brings the little peas to life can open up a whole new world in the classroom, allowing teachers to have their students’ creatively bring to life any ordinary object to life. Through this picture book, the reader discovers that there’s nothing a pea cannot do!
April 10, 2020
Baker, Keith. LMNO Peas (2010). This printed book delivers the alphabet in a colorful fashion. The main characters, peas, in the story have jobs and they all coordinate together to present each letter with a corresponding word. The story strategically transitions from one letter in an orderly fashion with the help of the peas. The warm colors and the details of every single character create an appealing and attractive way in learning every letter of the alphabet. The detailed illustrations bring life to each page which allows the reader to easily memorize and interact with the alphabet in print. This clear and accessible book is great for early stages in reading because it helps generate interest and wonder for early readers. The author uses the letter-shapes, colors and the characters harmoniously to deliver the alphabet in a meaningful and educational way. Target audience: Ages 2-5.
April 10, 2010
Not since Chicka Chicka Boom Boom have I read such an engaging and unique alphabet book. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a different type of peas-- actively enjoying their pea lives and adventures. The cute scenes of peas riding in bike races, kayaking down the rapids, and robbing banks will spark laughter from young readers and parents who will read this book over and over again. Author/ illustrator Keith Baker selects unique roles for his peas-- they're "voters, vets, and volunteers," introducing and celebrating the many roles that people can have in every day life.
My favorite, of course, is the page of reading peas-- surrounded by stacks of books!
My favorite, of course, is the page of reading peas-- surrounded by stacks of books!
August 2, 2014
I've mentioned before how much I love rhymes...love these clever little rhyming peas. And they're readers!
November 12, 2018
Seriously adorable little peas.
June 28, 2021
This book was adorable! I loved the rhyming and the little details in the illustrations (i.e. the license plate). Great book for for someone to use at story time!
December 19, 2024
Mia’s Year of Books: Day 284.
Running out of battery so I’ll say this one is great and call it a night!
Running out of battery so I’ll say this one is great and call it a night!
March 19, 2017
Wonderful alphabet book shows busy peas at work and play. Digital illustrations, with well-balanced composition, provide strong visual clues to the rhyming text. A variety of colors and textures help the large letters of the alphabet stand out, look interesting, and be distinctive. This is a picture book destined for frequent re-readings.
October 18, 2011
1. Picture Book- Alphabet
2. Peas, the vegetable, are all sorts of things in this book that describes them using every letter of the alphabet from A to Z.
3. a. For this critique, I am choosing to focus on the text.
b. I was a little disappointed with the text in this book. The idea with the peas is a very cute idea however; I felt that the author could have been a little more simplistic when it came to the words used to represent the letters. This book will most likely be used for younger children in the Kindergarten or PreK age group. Many of the words will probably not yet be in the child’s vocabulary which takes away from the book as the reader will have to explain certain words so that the child would understand.
c. Examples of some of the words that I am referring to were words like electricians, kayakers, miners, outlaws, parachutists, yogis, weavers, and zoologists. While I think it is important to expose a child to many different words, I just felt that this book being an alphabet book should have been focused on words already in their vocabulary in order for them to make the connection from the letter to the word better.
4. I would use this book in order to introduce the alphabet to smaller children in the Kindergarten or even a PreK classroom.
2. Peas, the vegetable, are all sorts of things in this book that describes them using every letter of the alphabet from A to Z.
3. a. For this critique, I am choosing to focus on the text.
b. I was a little disappointed with the text in this book. The idea with the peas is a very cute idea however; I felt that the author could have been a little more simplistic when it came to the words used to represent the letters. This book will most likely be used for younger children in the Kindergarten or PreK age group. Many of the words will probably not yet be in the child’s vocabulary which takes away from the book as the reader will have to explain certain words so that the child would understand.
c. Examples of some of the words that I am referring to were words like electricians, kayakers, miners, outlaws, parachutists, yogis, weavers, and zoologists. While I think it is important to expose a child to many different words, I just felt that this book being an alphabet book should have been focused on words already in their vocabulary in order for them to make the connection from the letter to the word better.
4. I would use this book in order to introduce the alphabet to smaller children in the Kindergarten or even a PreK classroom.
September 21, 2011
Pear-fection? Peas... pretty close. Hilarious peas engage the letters of the alphabet. Fun for adults to read, good for small kids who know their letters and are ready for applying them to who and how we are. My favorite? "We're dancers ---" and the one pea crying out, "Can you dig it?" although the plumbing peas, kayaking peas, and investigating peas all capture my heart. I also love the trio - "we're voters, vets, and volunteers." Who knew peas had so many civic virtues? (but wait! there's an outlaw pea too!)
The closing question invites individual and group dramatic arts - who are you? - so take this into the classroom. Adults should keep a copy near at hand, for those moments when they need a little lift and a reminder that we are living a grand adventure.
The closing question invites individual and group dramatic arts - who are you? - so take this into the classroom. Adults should keep a copy near at hand, for those moments when they need a little lift and a reminder that we are living a grand adventure.
March 22, 2012
I saw this book at our local library and just had to read it while I was there. I knew that it was too young for our girls, but I still wanted to read it. We recently read No Two Alike and this book was highly recommended in one of the reviews by Eva.
It's a fun alphabet book, with a nicely rhyming narrative and cute, colorful illustrations. I liked this book and I think that the toddler/preschool set would enjoy it as well.
It's a fun alphabet book, with a nicely rhyming narrative and cute, colorful illustrations. I liked this book and I think that the toddler/preschool set would enjoy it as well.
December 30, 2011
As far as alpabet books go, this is one of the more clever and engaging. The letters of the alpabet are featured and surrounded by peas that represent an occupation or activity that corresponds with each letters. For example, "We're eaters, electricians, and exporers searching lad. We're farmers, flaggers, and best friends in a band." Would work nicely with an alphabet or occuptions unit/storytime.
November 2, 2012
3* art
4* concept
``We are peas - alphabet peas!
We work and play in the ABCs.
We`re acrobats, artists, and astronauts in space.
We`re builders, bathers, and bikers in a race...``
Lovin`the rhythm.
4* concept
``We are peas - alphabet peas!
We work and play in the ABCs.
We`re acrobats, artists, and astronauts in space.
We`re builders, bathers, and bikers in a race...``
Lovin`the rhythm.
March 2, 2014
A creative alphabet book that features peas and activities rather than objects.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
May 18, 2010
Looking for a fun new alphabet book? You can not go wrong with the LMNO Peas. Alphabet, vocabulary, jobs - all made good by industrious peas!
February 17, 2016
I love using this book at the beginning of the year when introducing letters. The students love the adorable peas and stay very engaged.
June 16, 2024
Super cute book! I loved the illustrations!
February 3, 2016
One of the North Carolina Children's Book Award nominees. Very cute!
February 26, 2019
29 June 2010 LMNO PEAS by Keith Baker, Beach Lane/Simon & Schuster, April 2010, 40p., ISBN: 978-1-4189-9141-0
"Sit yourself down, take a seat.
All you gotta do is repeat after me"
-- The Jackson Five, "A B C"
"We're acrobats, artists, and astronauts in space.
"We're builders, bathers, and bikers in a race.
"We're climbers, campers, and he's a circus clown.
"We're dancers -- 'Can you dig it?' and drivers round town."
In preparation for a class I will be teaching, I recently wandered (from A to Z) through the shelves of picture books in the children's collection of a large public library. It is a collection in which spine identification labels have been affixed to each of the books that is an ABC book -- those books designed as concept books meant to assist in teaching children identification of the letters of the alphabet and, typically, the related sounds of those letters. It was ABC books that I was seeking out that day.
While quite an illuminating process, I don't recommend your reading dozens of ABC books one after another if you are looking for a good time.
"We're eaters, electricians, and explorers searching land.
"We're farmers, flaggers, and best friends in a band."
I've always found that there are two kinds of ABC books: The ones you read once and have no desire to ever read again -- at least not for fun -- and the ones that are way fun. Unfortunately, I've always found far more of the former than the latter.
When I compare books in these two categories, I find that the ones that I have a desire to read again and again are those that contain action and rhythm and go far beyond the confines of the "concept" book. For me, CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM sets the standard for ABC books that you can read one hundred times without wanting to either hurl or fall asleep. Another one firmly in this category -- which, like CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM, I have probably read aloud one hundred times -- is OLD BLACK FLY.
LMNO PEAS is the latest ABC book I've found that I can easily imagine making this one hundred reads aloud cut.
"We're painters, poets, and plumbers fixing leaks.
"We're pilots, parachutists, we're peas and...
we're unique!"
These are peas with personality, and peas who are on the move. There are large upper-case block letters and the action takes place on and around these letters. There are bushels of humorous details to discover. For example, on the E and F two-page spread, a pair of hard-hatted electrician peas are inserting a large plug into an outlet installed on the bottom of the upper leg of the letter E. If you follow the wire -- which winds around the letter E before heading off to the next page -- you will discover that it is providing the power for the "best friends in a band" (whose band name is Pod). These illustrations are an integral part of a rhythmic read, as opposed to being pictures of objects on a list of alphabetically-ordered words. In contrast to so many concept books that are illustrated books rather than picture books, LMNO PEAS is an exceptionally well-illustrated picture book.
(And a very peasing one it is.)
Richie Partington, MLIS
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"Sit yourself down, take a seat.
All you gotta do is repeat after me"
-- The Jackson Five, "A B C"
"We're acrobats, artists, and astronauts in space.
"We're builders, bathers, and bikers in a race.
"We're climbers, campers, and he's a circus clown.
"We're dancers -- 'Can you dig it?' and drivers round town."
In preparation for a class I will be teaching, I recently wandered (from A to Z) through the shelves of picture books in the children's collection of a large public library. It is a collection in which spine identification labels have been affixed to each of the books that is an ABC book -- those books designed as concept books meant to assist in teaching children identification of the letters of the alphabet and, typically, the related sounds of those letters. It was ABC books that I was seeking out that day.
While quite an illuminating process, I don't recommend your reading dozens of ABC books one after another if you are looking for a good time.
"We're eaters, electricians, and explorers searching land.
"We're farmers, flaggers, and best friends in a band."
I've always found that there are two kinds of ABC books: The ones you read once and have no desire to ever read again -- at least not for fun -- and the ones that are way fun. Unfortunately, I've always found far more of the former than the latter.
When I compare books in these two categories, I find that the ones that I have a desire to read again and again are those that contain action and rhythm and go far beyond the confines of the "concept" book. For me, CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM sets the standard for ABC books that you can read one hundred times without wanting to either hurl or fall asleep. Another one firmly in this category -- which, like CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM, I have probably read aloud one hundred times -- is OLD BLACK FLY.
LMNO PEAS is the latest ABC book I've found that I can easily imagine making this one hundred reads aloud cut.
"We're painters, poets, and plumbers fixing leaks.
"We're pilots, parachutists, we're peas and...
we're unique!"
These are peas with personality, and peas who are on the move. There are large upper-case block letters and the action takes place on and around these letters. There are bushels of humorous details to discover. For example, on the E and F two-page spread, a pair of hard-hatted electrician peas are inserting a large plug into an outlet installed on the bottom of the upper leg of the letter E. If you follow the wire -- which winds around the letter E before heading off to the next page -- you will discover that it is providing the power for the "best friends in a band" (whose band name is Pod). These illustrations are an integral part of a rhythmic read, as opposed to being pictures of objects on a list of alphabetically-ordered words. In contrast to so many concept books that are illustrated books rather than picture books, LMNO PEAS is an exceptionally well-illustrated picture book.
(And a very peasing one it is.)
Richie Partington, MLIS
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https://www.facebook.com/richiespicks/
richiepartington@gmail.com
February 28, 2019
This week, we learned about letters... and, well, letters! After our hello songs, each child got an envelope with a letter inside (either L, M, N, O or P). Then, it was time to sing! (to the tune of Do You Know the Muffin Man) ♪ ♪ Have you seen the letter L, the letter L, the letter L... Have you seen the letter L? It sounds like.... *ellllllll* ♪ ♪ Then, each child who had the appropriate letter held up their card and we thought of more things that began with that same letter.
It was a great segue into the book LMNO Peas, a book with many colorful "pea-ple" with all kinds of interesting professions. We especially loved naming the drivers (beep beep!) and gigglers (hee hee hee!). The colors really popped and overall the kids did a great job engaging with the text throughout the entire alphabet.
We were really excited to do an extension activity involving letter writing! We had envelopes with pictures of different storybook characters taped to a posterboard. If the children could identify the character, the raised their hands and were picked to retrieve the letter! Some of the letters were true to the characters (Dear Buzz, Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Your friend, Fly Guy) and some were just plain silly. (Dear Miss Helen, I like your hair! Love, Pinkalicious) The kiddos did an excellent job sharing turns and being respectful during this activity, especially since it was a little bit on the longer side.
It was a great segue into the book LMNO Peas, a book with many colorful "pea-ple" with all kinds of interesting professions. We especially loved naming the drivers (beep beep!) and gigglers (hee hee hee!). The colors really popped and overall the kids did a great job engaging with the text throughout the entire alphabet.
We were really excited to do an extension activity involving letter writing! We had envelopes with pictures of different storybook characters taped to a posterboard. If the children could identify the character, the raised their hands and were picked to retrieve the letter! Some of the letters were true to the characters (Dear Buzz, Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Your friend, Fly Guy) and some were just plain silly. (Dear Miss Helen, I like your hair! Love, Pinkalicious) The kiddos did an excellent job sharing turns and being respectful during this activity, especially since it was a little bit on the longer side.
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