Sources:                1.  Rose, S., & Whitty, P. (2010). Communication and Literacies: Professional Support Document. New Brunswick Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care – English (back cover). Fredericton, NB: Social Development, Government of New Brunswick by the Early Childhood Centre.

Photo  credits:  1. On Market Street: http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/books/Market-Street/?isbn13=9780688803094&tctid=100 2. Eating the Alphabet: http://teachingwithsight.blogspot.ca/2012/03/eating-alphabet.html  

Alphabet Books

Alphabet books are children’s books that have a specific focus on each of the letters of the English alphabet. They

come in different forms and are useful for becoming familiar with the symbols and

sounds of each letter.

Reasons to Read Alphabet Books

…to examine the names and shapes of each of the letters …to point and name the objects you see

…to investigate information about one topic …to solve puzzles

…to explore rhymes, new vocabulary and alliteration …to discover the world, both locally and globally

…to interact with different languages …for fun!

Types of Alphabet Books:

Word-picture à Word-picture books contain one clear picture per letter; often with unusual choices associated with each letter.

Simple narrative à Simple narrative books contain rhyming or poetic text.

Riddles and puzzles à Pages in these types of books invite children to find objects on the page, or predict what they think will appear on the next page.

Theme or topic à These types of books have a common theme or topic woven throughout the book.

Book Titles

On Market Street – Arnold & Anita Lobel A is for Salad – Mike Lester Eating the Alphabet – Lois Ehlert Old Black Fly – Jim Aylesworth & Stephen Gammell Alphabet City – Stephen T. Johnson Q is for Duck – Mary Elting, Michael Folsom & Jack Kent

Prepared by: Rachael Hankinson