Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet

Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

Dr. Seuss's ABC
Written by Dr. Seuss

Board, 24 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet | $6.99 | 978-0-385-37516-0 (0-385-37516-6)

From Aunt Annie's Alligator to Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, this sturdy board book version of Dr. Seuss's ABC is now available in a bigger trim size. With Dr. Seuss as your guide, learning the alphabet is as fun and as funny as the feather on a Fiffer-feffer-feff!

The Christmas ABC by Florence Johnson

2013-09-10T00:30:00-05:00

The Christmas ABC
Written by Florence Johnson
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Hardcover, 24 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Christmas; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Family | $3.99 | 978-0-307-97891-2 (0-307-97891-5)

"C" is for Christmas-y fun in this festive Little Golden Book reissue from 1962. Classic illustrations from Eloise Wilkin show her famously adorable toddlers decorating the tree, opening gifts, and running to the mailbox! Young readers will see themselves in this book as they learn their ABCs and aniticipate Santa's visit.

Richard Scarry Mr. Paint Pig's ABC's (Richard Scarry) by Random House

2013-07-23T00:30:00-05:00

Richard Scarry Mr. Paint Pig's ABC's (Richard Scarry)
Written by Richard Scarry
Illustrated by Random House

Board, 12 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Animals; Juvenile Fiction - Classics | $5.99 | 978-0-449-81902-9 (0-449-81902-7)

When kids want to learn concepts, there's no better place to start than with a flap book.

And an alphabet extravaganza by Richard Scarry makes it a surefire winner.

With all of the fun, detail-oriented illustrations that have made Richard Scarry a global phenomenon, learning the ABC's is just a secondary benefit to the fun of the oversized flaps and silly doings as Mr. Paint Pig paints everything in sight.

Kindergarten Countdown by Linda Davick

2013-07-09T00:30:00-05:00

Kindergarten Countdown
Written by Anna Jane Hays
Illustrated by Linda Davick

Trade Paperback, 24 pages | Dragonfly Books | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Time; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Counting | $6.99 | 978-0-385-75371-5 (0-385-75371-3)

"MY SCHOOL STARTS in one week so—I have SEVEN DAYS to go. Mom says be patient, do not worry. But I can't wait! I'm in a hurry!"In this delightful book a little girl counts off the days by naming what she'll do in kindergarten. "I'll be ready, I'll be smart. I will get a running start. I'll say thank you, I'll say please. I will say my ABCs!" And deciding what to wear and what to take are all part of her preparation for that exciting first day. With bouncy read-aloud rhyme, bright, fun illustrations, and hidden objects to find on each page, Kindergarten Countdown gets children off on the right foot.

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC by Richard Scarry

2013-01-22T00:30:00-05:00

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC
Written by Roberta Miller
Illustrated by Richard Scarry

eBook, 24 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.; Juvenile Fiction - Animals | $3.99 | 978-0-449-81836-7 (0-449-81836-5)

Chipmunk lives under the apple tree, in a burrow. He likes to eat cake and pick daffodils.This cheerful book features appealing animal characters, bright artwork in Scarry's early painterly style, and simple sentences that teach the alphabet.

The Sleepy Little Alphabet by Melissa Sweet

2012-10-31T00:30:00-05:00

The Sleepy Little Alphabet A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town
Written by Judy Sierra
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

eBook, 40 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet | $10.99 | 978-0-449-81930-2 (0-449-81930-2)

A fun read-aloud for little ones who are learning their ABCs.

It's sleepy time in Alphabet Town. But the twenty-six little letters of the alphabet all have something they need—or want—to do before big-letter moms and dads tuck them in. Not since the classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom has there been such an appealing way to teach the youngest child the ABCs while providing a one-minute goodnight story. Of course, Melissa Sweet’s animated watercolor, pencil, and collage illustrations may beg for a little more time to match up all the toys with the right letters, and Judy Sierra’ s rollicking rhymed story will want to be heard again and again. Okay, so maybe it’ s a three-minute story!

From the Hardcover edition.

AlphaOops! by Bob Kolar

2012-07-10T00:30:00-05:00

AlphaOops! The Day Z Went First
Written by Alethea Kontis
Illustrated by Bob Kolar

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $6.99 | 978-0-7636-6084-0 (0-7636-6084-1)

It's backwards! It's inside out! It's every letter for itself! This laugh-out-loud romp is not your average alphabet book!

Z is tired of always having to be last when the alphabet family lines up. He is demanding fair and equal treatment! The letters (more or less) agree to go backwards, but it's not long before P has some ideas of his own. And so does H, for that matter. In fact, it seems as if almost every letter has a different opinion about how the alphabet should be arranged. It's chaos! It's pandemonium! And it's definitely not as easy as A-B-C! Filled with visually humorous details, Bob Kolar's colorful illustrations are the perfect foil for Alethea Kontis's snappy story about the comic confusion that comes when the letters of the alphabet, like a class of unruly children, step out of order and show that each one has a mind of its own.

Augie to Zebra by Caspar Babypants

2012-05-22T00:30:00-05:00

Augie to Zebra An Alphabet Book!
Written by Caspar Babypants
Illustrated by Kate Endle

Hardcover, 32 pages | Sasquatch Books | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Words; Juvenile Fiction - People & Places | $16.99 | 978-1-57061-750-8 (1-57061-750-3)

"Eliza educates elephants. Manny mimics monkeys. Sisika sings with sparrows."

Each letter of the alphabet gets its own alliterative sentence involving a name, an activity, and an animal. This fresh approach to the ABCs is coupled with Kate Endle's charming and colorful collage art. Kate Endle is a collector of beautiful and unusual printed papers, and she uses them to compose vibrant images for children's books and original artwork--which makes her books completely unique and immediately recognizable by a growing following. Readers can also download a free MP3 song of the text performed by Caspar Babypants, who is a popular performer and recording artist in the world of children's music (as well as lead singer of the Presidents of the United States).

A You're Adorable by Martha Alexander

2011-12-13T00:30:00-05:00

A You're Adorable
Written by Martha Alexander
Illustrated by Martha Alexander

Board, 20 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Family | $6.99 | 978-0-7636-5332-3 (0-7636-5332-2)

A You're adorable
B You're so beautiful
C You're a cutie full of charm

D— You'll be delighted by this delicious trip through the alphabet! Sing along as a lively company of children and assorted pets scamper across the bright pages and through the letters from A to Z. With warm and charming illustrations by Martha Alexander, this popular song of the 1940s has become a captivating picture book for all ages. Complete with the music for the song, A YOU'RE ADORABLE is a ditty for your darling, a song for your sweetheart, a valentine for anytime!

Elmo's Alphabet Soup (Sesame Steet) by Tom Brannon

2011-09-27T00:30:00-05:00

Elmo's Alphabet Soup (Sesame Steet)
Written by Naomi Kleinberg
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Board, 12 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Cooking & Food; Juvenile Fiction - Movie or Television Tie-In | $6.99 | 978-0-375-87179-5 (0-375-87179-9)

What should Elmo and Cookie Monster put into their alphabet vegetable soup? As the two chefs work their way from A to Z, they consider an ingredient for every letter, from the obvious to the simply silly. Should they use apples? Not for vegetable soup! Broccoli and carrots? Yes! What about dishtowels or feathers? Of course not! Toddlers will enjoy helping to decide what will make the yummiest soup—while learning the alphabet, too. A large lift-the flap-at the end of this sturdy board book reveals Elmo, Cookie, and friends enjoying the finished soup as the noodles form an alphabetical panorama rise from the pot.

Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection by Random House

2011-09-27T00:30:00-05:00

Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection
Written by Dr. Seuss
Illustrated by Random House

Boxed Set, 288 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Classics; Juvenile Fiction | $44.95 | 978-0-375-87128-3 (0-375-87128-4)

Want to give a gift that will make a lasting impression? This boxed set of of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss—The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, Dr. Seuss's ABC, Oh Say Can You Say?, Oh the Thinks You Can Think!, and I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!—is perfect for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occaisions of all kinds. Ideal for reading aloud or reading alone, it will be cherished by young and old alike. Begin a child on the adventure of a lifetime—with Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss!

And if you want to make a REALLY BIG impression, consider gifting this along with a copy of our first boxed set of Beginner Books, Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection. The two sets combined include all ten Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss!

An Annoying ABC by Michael Emberley

2011-09-13T00:30:00-05:00

An Annoying ABC
Written by Barbara Bottner
Illustrated by Michael Emberley

Hardcover, 32 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - School & Education; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings | $17.99 | 978-0-375-86708-8 (0-375-86708-2)

Imagine a preschool classroom with 25 cranky kids and one beleaguered teacher.

It only takes one small annoying act from Adelaide to set off a chain reaction of bad behavior. Dexter is drooling, Flora is fuming, Jasper is jeering, Kirby is kicking . . . and before you know it, Stella is stumbling, Todd is tumbling, and Winthrop is weeping. Oh, oh, oh!

What will it take to turn this annoying day around? Readers will be amazed and amused to see what happens when Adelaide . . . apologizes.

Barbara Bottner and Michael Emberley follow up their bestselling Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I Don't) with this outrageously funny alphabet book that shows that kindness can be contagious, too.

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween by Bob Kolar

2011-08-09T00:30:00-05:00

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween Midi Edition
Written by Alethea Kontis
Illustrated by Bob Kolar

Hardcover, 40 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Imagination & Play; Juvenile Fiction - Performing Arts - Theater | $7.99 | 978-0-7636-5686-7 (0-7636-5686-0)

H gets top billing — but a stubborn B has something scary to say — as the inside-out alphabet gives a howl-arious Halloween performance.

Ack! It’s time for the show, and A isn’t ready. But then again, Halloween can only start with one letter, no matter how the A-B-Cs normally go! The misbehaving alphabet is back, and there’s no telling who will take the stage next. Z for zombie? P for pirate? Will X think of something good in time? Neon-bright, comically detailed illustrations show a cacophony of costumed letters, each with a mind and personality all its own. Along the bottom, tiny pumpkins arrange the players in proper order, making this alphabet story letter-perfect for Halloween.

The Alphabet Book by P.D. Eastman

2011-05-24T00:30:00-05:00

The Alphabet Book
Written by P.D. Eastman

eBook, 32 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet | $3.99 | 978-0-375-98641-3 (0-375-98641-3)

P.D. Eastman, the author of Go, Dog, Go! and Are You My Mother? takes you on a silly romp through the alphabet.
From American Ants to a Zebra with a Zither, there are laughs in store: an elephant on eggs! A walrus in a wig!
And there's a handy alphabet down the side of each page so that everyone can keep track of where they are in the ABC's.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Kindergarten Countdown by Linda Davick

2011-04-27T00:30:00-05:00

Kindergarten Countdown
Written by Anna Jane Hays
Illustrated by Linda Davick

eBook, 24 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Time; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Counting | $8.99 | 978-0-375-98521-8 (0-375-98521-2)

ABC, Baby Me! by Alicia Padron

2010-09-28T00:30:00-05:00

ABC, Baby Me!
Written by Susan B. Katz
Illustrated by Alicia Padron

Board, 28 pages | Robin Corey Books | Juvenile Fiction - Family; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet | $7.99 | 978-0-375-86679-1 (0-375-86679-5)

ABC, Baby Me! offers a new twist on a classic board book theme, using the alphabet to take babies through their busy day, from Adore me, Bathe me, Cuddle me, too . . . all the way to Z
Susan B. Katz's clever rhyming text and Alicia Padrón's adorable multicultural babies and toddlers will captivate and charm young children and their caregivers. This loving tribute captures both the everyday and the special moments between very young children and their parents, grandparents, and siblings.

Absolutely Beastly Children by Dan Krall

2010-09-28T00:30:00-05:00

Absolutely Beastly Children
Written by Dan Krall
Illustrated by Dan Krall

Hardcover, 40 pages | Tricycle Press | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Manners & Etiquette | $14.99 | 978-1-58246-333-9 (1-58246-333-6)

In this book you’ll find 26 children who are almost certainly nothing like you. You always eat your peas and say please. You, unlike Oscar, would never tell lies. And in your wildest dreams you wouldn’t play with your food the way Nancy does. But even the sweetest child can be tempt-ed to behave badly. Thankfully, Dan Krall has put together this collection to remind us just how unpleasant beastly behavior can be.

The Most Amazing Hide-and-Seek Alphabet Book by Robert Crowther

2010-07-26T00:30:00-05:00

The Most Amazing Hide-and-Seek Alphabet Book
Written by Robert Crowther
Illustrated by Robert Crowther

Trade Paperback, 12 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Interactive Adventures | $12.99 | 978-0-7636-5030-8 (0-7636-5030-7)

In these two classics from Robert Crowther, readers can lift the flaps and pull the tabs to find an alphabet’s worth of animals—and any number of surprises.

Frogs that leap, hens that peck, snakes that uncoil — open this book and discover how much more there is to the alphabet than meets the eye! Letters wear the colors, stripes, or patterns of familiar and unusual animals, hinting at the wildlife riding on pull-tabs and hiding behind flaps.

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween by Bob Kolar

2010-07-13T00:30:00-05:00

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween
Written by Alethea Kontis
Illustrated by Bob Kolar

Hardcover, 40 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Fiction - Imagination & Play; Juvenile Fiction - Performing Arts - Theater | $15.99 | 978-0-7636-3966-2 (0-7636-3966-4)

Colors, Numbers, Letters by Leo Lionni

2010-04-27T00:30:00-05:00

Colors, Numbers, Letters
Written by Leo Lionni

Board, 40 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Colors; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Counting; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet | $10.99 | 978-0-375-85474-3 (0-375-85474-6)

Leo Lionni's playful mice present the three most basic early-learning concepts in one irresistible board book. Cheerful collage mice prance across the pages as they identify the colors of the rainbow. They make math fun by counting each other. And they're up to their best tricks as they cavort, juggle and play hide-and-seek with the 26 letters of the alphabet.

With its rounded corners and non-toxic ink, Colors, Numbers, Letters can be enjoyed by the very youngest of "readers." It's brimful of fun things for parents to point out and talk about with their baby or toddler, and makes an inexpensive, yet beautiful and thoughtful gift for baby showers.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet

Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss's ABC Written by Dr. Seuss

The Christmas ABC by Florence Johnson

The Christmas ABC Written by Florence Johnson Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Richard Scarry Mr. Paint Pig's ABC's (Richard Scarry) by Random House

Richard Scarry Mr. Paint Pig's ABC's (Richard Scarry) Written by Richard Scarry Illustrated by Random House

Kindergarten Countdown by Linda Davick

Kindergarten Countdown Written by Anna Jane Hays Illustrated by Linda Davick

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC by Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC Written by Roberta Miller Illustrated by Richard Scarry

The Sleepy Little Alphabet by Melissa Sweet

The Sleepy Little Alphabet A Bedtime Story from Alphabet TownWritten by Judy Sierra Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

AlphaOops! by Bob Kolar

AlphaOops! The Day Z Went FirstWritten by Alethea Kontis Illustrated by Bob Kolar

Augie to Zebra by Caspar Babypants

Augie to Zebra An Alphabet Book!Written by Caspar Babypants Illustrated by Kate Endle

A You're Adorable by Martha Alexander

A You're Adorable Written by Martha Alexander Illustrated by Martha Alexander

Elmo's Alphabet Soup (Sesame Steet) by Tom Brannon

Elmo's Alphabet Soup (Sesame Steet) Written by Naomi Kleinberg Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection by Random House

Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection Written by Dr. Seuss Illustrated by Random House

An Annoying ABC by Michael Emberley

An Annoying ABC Written by Barbara Bottner Illustrated by Michael Emberley

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween by Bob Kolar

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween Midi EditionWritten by Alethea Kontis Illustrated by Bob Kolar

The Alphabet Book by P.D. Eastman

The Alphabet Book Written by P.D. Eastman

Kindergarten Countdown by Linda Davick

Kindergarten Countdown Written by Anna Jane Hays Illustrated by Linda Davick

ABC, Baby Me! by Alicia Padron

ABC, Baby Me! Written by Susan B. Katz Illustrated by Alicia Padron

Absolutely Beastly Children by Dan Krall

Absolutely Beastly Children Written by Dan Krall Illustrated by Dan Krall

The Most Amazing Hide-and-Seek Alphabet Book by Robert Crowther

The Most Amazing Hide-and-Seek Alphabet Book Written by Robert Crowther Illustrated by Robert Crowther

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween by Bob Kolar

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween Written by Alethea Kontis Illustrated by Bob Kolar

Colors, Numbers, Letters by Leo Lionni

Colors, Numbers, Letters Written by Leo Lionni

Dr. Seuss's ABC
Written by Dr. Seuss

The Christmas ABC
Written by Florence Johnson
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Richard Scarry Mr. Paint Pig's ABC's (Richard Scarry)
Written by Richard Scarry
Illustrated by Random House

Kindergarten Countdown
Written by Anna Jane Hays
Illustrated by Linda Davick

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC
Written by Roberta Miller
Illustrated by Richard Scarry

The Sleepy Little Alphabet A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town
Written by Judy Sierra
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

AlphaOops! The Day Z Went First
Written by Alethea Kontis
Illustrated by Bob Kolar

Augie to Zebra An Alphabet Book!
Written by Caspar Babypants
Illustrated by Kate Endle

A You're Adorable
Written by Martha Alexander
Illustrated by Martha Alexander

Elmo's Alphabet Soup (Sesame Steet)
Written by Naomi Kleinberg
Illustrated by Tom Brannon

Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection
Written by Dr. Seuss
Illustrated by Random House

An Annoying ABC
Written by Barbara Bottner
Illustrated by Michael Emberley

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween Midi Edition
Written by Alethea Kontis
Illustrated by Bob Kolar

The Alphabet Book
Written by P.D. Eastman

Kindergarten Countdown
Written by Anna Jane Hays
Illustrated by Linda Davick

ABC, Baby Me!
Written by Susan B. Katz
Illustrated by Alicia Padron

Absolutely Beastly Children
Written by Dan Krall
Illustrated by Dan Krall

The Most Amazing Hide-and-Seek Alphabet Book
Written by Robert Crowther
Illustrated by Robert Crowther

AlphaOops: H Is for Halloween
Written by Alethea Kontis
Illustrated by Bob Kolar

Colors, Numbers, Letters
Written by Leo Lionni