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Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! Board book – November 26, 1996

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4.8 out of 5 stars 6,510 ratings
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Nobody teaches kids the alphabet like the author of The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on Pop! This board book edition features abridged text for the littlest reader.

Letters come alive on the page as Dr. Seuss fills the alphabet with his classic colorful characters—from Aunt Annie’s alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl. Starting with the most basic building blocks of language, Dr. Seuss makes reading FUN!

BIG A,
little a,
what begins with A?

Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Beginner Books. First launched in 1996, they have introduced millions of toddlers to beloved books from Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, and other author-illustrators, in a format just right for young readers!
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 3 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    24 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Lexile measure
    NP
  5. Dimensions
    4.31 x 0.49 x 5.75 inches
  6. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    November 26, 1996
  8. ISBN-10
    0679882812
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0679882817
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These funny but thought-provoking picture books are ideal for independent readers or reading aloud. Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness. Just what the doctor ordered for new retirees, old souls, and kids at heart. The perfect celebration of the person you were born to be. A tiny speck of dust contains an entire miniature world--Who-ville. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays.
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Beginner Books combine a blend of words and pictures that encourage kids to read-all by themselves. This book has everything a beginning reader needs! Unmistakable characters and signature rhymes. The timeless tale from Dr. Seuss about the cat in his hat who visits Sally and her brother. The rollicking rhythm will keep kids entertained on every page. An ideal gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds. This boxed set of of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss will be cherished by young and old alike.
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This series of nonfiction books introduces basic science—in Seussian style—to beginning readers. An out of this world reading adventure through outer space! Journey through the fascinating world of dinosaurs! The Cat in the Hat takes a ride through the human body. A fascinating exploration of the world of sharks. All you ever wanted to know about insects. Observe the metamorphosis of an egg into a caterpillar into a chrysalis into a bright new butterfly!

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BIG R, little r,
what begins with R?
Rosy's red rhinoceros.
R...r...R

From Aunt Annie's Alligator to Rosy's red rhinoceros to a Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, learning the alphabet is bound to be fun with Dr. Seuss. And with this small, sturdy board-book version of his classic ABC book (Dr. Seuss's ABC), even the tiniest tots can indulge in a little alphabetical education. Each letter is featured with Dr. Seuss's unmistakably nonsensical illustrations and text: "Lion with a lollipop," "Camel on the ceiling," "Uncle Ubb's umbrella and his underwear, too." The youngest readers-to-be will get lots of letter practice with the repetitive use of each letter and the easy-to-memorize rhythmic rhymes. Soon your favorite preschooler will be reading this book aloud to you! (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter

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With Dr. Seuss as your guide, learning the alphabet is as easy as A, B, C.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Brdbk edition (November 26, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679882812
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679882817
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.31 x 0.49 x 5.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 6,510 ratings

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Theodor Seuss Geisel—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

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Customers find this alphabet book effective for teaching reading, with one noting how the rhyming helps kids learn. The book is particularly good for toddlers, especially those with a 13-month attention span, and serves as a great baby shower gift. While the alphabets receive mixed reviews, with some appreciating the variety of ways they're presented and others finding the words weird, customers generally consider it good value for money.

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222 customers mention "Readability"210 positive12 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, particularly for children, as it serves as a great way to practice and learn the alphabet. One customer notes that the rhyming helps with reading skills, while another mentions it's good for learning word beginnings.

"...Encourages letter recognition and vocabulary development Cons: • Some pages might be too busy for younger toddlers to focus on •..." Read more

"...The pictures are cute and the rhyming is fun. The book is sturdy and should last a long time for her to read on her own someday!" Read more

"This is such a good learning tool for the young kids! I love giving these books too my youngest grandkids!" Read more

"...We have 3 or 4 ABC books for our daughter and I really like the text in this book and that it's got different stuff than you see in other books...." Read more

115 customers mention "Good for toddlers"109 positive6 negative

Customers find the book great for little ones, particularly noting that it works well for 13-month-olds.

"This book was loved by my little ones." Read more

"This is a classic book for babies. It arrived in great condition. This is a staple for children's at-home libraries" Read more

"This small hard page book is perfect for little hands. They can also be lightly wiped down to keep clean. No thin pages to easily tear...." Read more

"...I was expecting the standard size book although this is great for a little hands, it is a smaller size book maybe 2 x 2 in size" Read more

25 customers mention "Gift value"25 positive0 negative

Customers find this alphabet book makes a great gift, particularly for baby showers and first birthdays.

"This little book is perfect to add to a baby gift for an expectant Mom! cute and sturdy!" Read more

"Baby shower gift. Diaperbag size. Board books are great." Read more

"This book is perfect for parents that want to show their babies the ABC and also have babies that love touching things...." Read more

"Purchased for a baby shower - expected mommy/daddy requested a book for the baby instead of cards. Great idea & they loved this book!" Read more

25 customers mention "Value for money"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book good value for money.

"...No thin pages to easily tear. They are a great value" Read more

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58 customers mention "Alphabets"30 positive28 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the alphabet book, with some appreciating how it presents the alphabet in various ways and includes words for each letter, while others note that the text has been completely changed and words are missing.

"...Encourages letter recognition and vocabulary development Cons: • Some pages might be too busy for younger toddlers to focus on •..." Read more

"...This book, on the other hand, is more wordy. My son is 19 months old and skips through some sentences and pages...." Read more

"...The words flow really well...." Read more

"...and easy for a young child to turn pages, but some of the letters are shortened from the original version" Read more

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Great board book to read to my 3month old baby. The pictures are cute and the rhyming is fun. The book is sturdy and should last a long time for her to read on her own someday!
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  • Joe Ramirez
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun and Engaging Way to Learn the Alphabet!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
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    Pros:
    • Bright, colorful illustrations that capture children’s attention
    • Clever rhymes and playful language make learning fun
    • Simple yet engaging content perfect for early readers
    • Encourages letter recognition and vocabulary development

    Cons:
    • Some pages might be too busy for younger toddlers to focus on
    • A few letters feature less common words that may confuse some kids
    • Not a board book, so it requires careful handling by little hands

    “Dr. Seuss’s ABC” is a fantastic book for introducing the alphabet to young children. Its lively illustrations and playful text make it a hit in any home or classroom, making learning letters an enjoyable experience!
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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
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    Great board book to read to my 3month old baby. The pictures are cute and the rhyming is fun. The book is sturdy and should last a long time for her to read on her own someday!
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
    Great board book to read to my 3month old baby. The pictures are cute and the rhyming is fun. The book is sturdy and should last a long time for her to read on her own someday!
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  • Shelly-Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was a hit with my babies
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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    This book was loved by my little ones.
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  • S. WELCH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a gift
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
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    I bought this as a gift for a 5 year old. She loves it. Such a good classic book.
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  • Susan Ballain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dr.Seuss books A B C
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024
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    This is such a good learning tool for the young kids! I love giving these books too my youngest grandkids!
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  • Catra121
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun ABC book...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015
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    I like this book a lot. We have 3 or 4 ABC books for our daughter and I really like the text in this book and that it's got different stuff than you see in other books. The words flow really well. My little one is 9 months old and she sort of checks out around the K page since it is a little long...but she's at that age where she just wants to move around rather than sit still so I've started reading to her while she takes her bottle. I think as she gets older this may be one of her favorites...I know I enjoy reading it and the board book is the perfect size. It's not my favorite ABC book...but it's easily #2 of the ones we have.

    UPDATE 4/27/16: My daughter is now 17 months old and we love reading this book together. I get the sense that people are very critical of the board book edition of this book because it is abridged but I disagree. It is definitely abridged but my daughter does not have the attention span to sit through a full length Dr. Seuss book just because I like that version better. At 9 months old my daughter could only get up to the K page in this book before she checked out and now at 17 months old she sits for the entire thing. This is a book that she has been able to grow with. And the best thing about it being a board book is that my daughter can pick it up and "read it" all on her own. She loves when I read this book to her but she also is able to interact with it on her own and that's important. I definitely recommend this book!
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  • Sandra Elmore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
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    This is a classic book for babies. It arrived in great condition. This is a staple for children's at-home libraries
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  • GG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
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    Great book and small enough for baby to hold while reading.
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  • Bill
    3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better
    Reviewed in Australia on December 12, 2019
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    The overall quality of this book are poor. The service from the sell was fast and first class.
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  • ぽぽ
    5.0 out of 5 stars とても気に入っています。
    Reviewed in Japan on March 4, 2021
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    フォニックス導入と並行して購入しました。

    今のところ子供の反応もよく、読み聞かせに重宝しています。
    文がリズミカルで耳に残るのか楽しいようです。

    6歳の上の子のフォニックスの定着のために購入しましたが、1歳の下の子もとても気に入っています。

    ボードブックなのと、サイズも大きすぎず手のひらサイズでかわいいです。
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  • Sil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Libro
    Reviewed in Italy on October 20, 2017
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    Tutti i libri di Dr Seuss sono troppo divertente. Immagini belli, storie carine. Mio bambino ama questi libri per le storie creative e i loro suonò mente leggi. Leggere e divertente per i nostri piccoli con questi libri.Consegnato in tempi previsti
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  • JD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining
    Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2025
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    This book is very entertaining. Good hard cover and high quality pages. My grandson loves the opportunity to read this at story time.
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  • Grace
    3.0 out of 5 stars Small book with silly rhymes
    Reviewed in Singapore on December 15, 2020
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    The book is much smaller than I expected. Daughter doesn't really like this book, good only for kids who like silly rhymes that don't make sense.
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