Alphabet: a child's first ABC
By Alison Jay
An ABC book hides a gentle story—can you spot the surprising connections from A to Z?
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What is Alphabet: a child's first ABC about?
Explore the alphabet from A to Z in this richly illustrated first ABC book. Each letter introduces familiar objects, animals and ideas, while Alison Jay’s detailed pictures invite children to look closely and spot surprising connections. Alongside the straightforward alphabet lesson, a gentle hidden story unfolds across the pages, offering extra discoveries for older children and adults. Perfect for sharing aloud, this playful book encourages young children to recognise letters, build vocabulary and enjoy finding something new each time they read it.
About the author
Alison Jay is a British author and illustrator who creates beautiful picture books for children. She is known for her gentle, imaginative artwork and her special crackle-texture style. Alison wrote and illustrated Bee and Me, and has illustrated popular books such as The Cloud Spinner and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Her pictures invite readers to notice magic in everyday life.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2004
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