Merriam-Webster's Alphabet Book

by Ruth Heller

Colorful illustrations bring the alphabet to life.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Author and illustration with a passionate interest in Korean culture. She lives with her husband in San Francisco, California.

Reviews

[Julie Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A picture book about the sounds the letters make (in the American English alphabet) that is quite comprehensive in rhyme. For example, she covers the multiple sounds different each letter makes, even noting the times that they show up silent. I enjoy reading these as an adult!

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that this book shows all the sounds of the letters, rather than just one per letter.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far Lily hasn't been interested in the detailed phonics info in this book, but it seems solid to me.

C is for clown = no thanks, though. 0_o

[Lillian Cristina Loys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre: Nonfictional/Informational Books
Grade Level: K-2
Awards: None

How to use in a classroom:
This is a book I would use for my students who are learning the Alphabet. After reading this book to them numerous times, I would have a bowl with 26 papers, each with a different letter on it. Each student would pick a letter and with crayons and markers draw something that begins with that letter.