Books with title An Alphabet

This charming volume is a facsimile of a children’s ABC of animals first published in 1899. Commissioned by Glasgow publisher Blackie & Son, it contains a short description and a full-page grisaille drawing for each animal, beginning with A for armadillo and ending with Z for zebra, with vignettes accompanying each letter. It was the first publication by Carton Moore Park, who specialized in animal subjects, and whose artistic style was strongly influenced by Japonisme.The quirky drawings, with modern-looking crops and close-up perspective, made the book stand out from all other alphabets of the day. The plate of the hippopotamus, for example, conveys the great bulk of the animal by forcing it up against the frame, while the image of the bat has the creature flying almost in the reader’s face.When the book was published, contemporary critics acclaimed the artist’s strong handling and accurate anatomical knowledge, as well as his appreciation of the habits and movements of the animals depicted. One wrote that “It is certainly the best book of the kind we have ever seen.” A hundred and twenty years after it was first published, this exquisite book―very much of its moment but modern in spirit―will enchant and educate a new generation of children.Carton Moore Park (1877–1956) was a British painter, illustrator and teacher. During the 1890s, he was best known for his illustrated books, such as An Alphabet of Animals, Book of Birds and A Book of Elfin Rhymes. He lived in London until 1910, when he emigrated to New York, where he spent the rest of his life.

Take time out to dream!Which animal would you like to pretend to be?A crocodile who is a rock star?A daring dog flying an airplane?A hummingbird who dreams of becoming a dance star?Maybe a jaguar who is a baseball hero?A jellyfish dancing away at the prom? A raccoon who is a gymnast?A tiger doctor or a zebra detective?Each letter of the alphabet pairs a childs namewith an animal friend in a short whimsical poem that is sure to make you smile!

This bright and attractive book introduces the key concept of the alphabet to support your child's early learning. Using familiar animals, objects and concepts each spread takes a thematic approach to learning. Photographs rather than illustrations help to reinforce their learning and the book takes a flexible approach, asking key questions on each page but with enough scope to make up questions of your own.There are four titles in the series, Start To Learn: Alphabet, Numbers, Animals and Words. Perfect for Early Years.

Emily wanted to learn the alphabet but it was hard and it made her sad,” Her big sister Josie said to her, "Don't be sad. The alphabet can be as easy as alphabet soup. Come on, I’ll show you.” So, Josie took her little sister to the zoo and showed here that every animal there represents a letter in the alphabet. Emily said, “Animals make the alphabet fun. Learning the alphabet is easy to do if you remember the animals at the zoo.”