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My First ABC

By Shirley Hughes

Katie and Olly discover alphabet surprises hiding in everyday sights, sounds and bedtime moments.

charming gentle colourful educational

Genres

Friendship/Family Non-fiction

What is My First ABC about?

Katie and her baby brother, Olly, explore the alphabet through the familiar sights and sounds of everyday life. From aeroplanes in the sky and leaves on the ground to playgroups, pets and bedtime, each letter introduces a word for young children to discover. With both capital and lowercase letters, colourful illustrations and simple scenes to talk about together, this gentle board book makes learning from A to Z enjoyable, encouraging little readers to look, listen, name and share.

About the author

Shirley Hughes was a much-loved British author and illustrator, famous for her beautiful picture books. She created the popular Alfie series, which follows the adventures of a little boy and his family. Shirley's warm stories and gentle drawings have made her books favourites for children and families all around the UK.

Pages

18 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2025

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