15 Books That Teach Tots Their ABCs

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It's a big day when your little one starts to talk. Not only does this move you one step closer to deciphering their tears, but it marks the beginning of a big journey: teaching them their ABCs. While the classic tune is a great teaching tool, there's more than one little song to teach tots their letters. Instead, try using a bedtime story. From favorite poems to silly stories, these 15 books make learning the ABCs as easy as 1-2-3!

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Dr. Seuss's ABC

Dr. Seuss's ABC

Who better to teach your children the alphabet than Dr. Seuss ($5, originally $9) — even if most of his words are fictitious.

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Alphabet Mystery

Alphabet Mystery

What happens when a mysterious master threatens to turn these little letters into soup? Your child will learn that and more when he reads Alphabet Mystery ($15, originally $18).

03
Alphabeep

Alphabeep

Kids who love cars will appreciate all the automobiles and rhymes in Alphabeep ($10).

04
LMNO Peas

LMNO Peas

A cast of little peas teach kids the alphabet — and an assortment of occupations — in LMNO Peas ($8).

05
On Market Street

On Market Street

There is an item for everyone and every letter, at least when you're shopping On Market Street ($7).

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Alphabet City

Alphabet City

Alphabet City ($7) teaches tots their ABCs using photos of everyday, metropolitan objects.

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Miss Spider's ABC

Miss Spider's ABC

Miss Spider's ABC ($4) has something for everyone — a party theme for girls, bug characters for boys, and an alphabet for everyone.

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Eric Carle's ABC

Eric Carle's ABC

The gorgeous illustrations in Eric Carle's ABC ($6) are a great way to help your child learn their letters.

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Shiver Me Letters

Shiver Me Letters

Little pirates-in-training will enjoy reading Shiver Me Letters ($7).

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A Is For Angry

A Is For Angry

In addition to their ABCs, kids learn about 26 animals and adjectives in the comical A Is For Angry ($7).

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Museum ABC

Museum ABC

Museum ABC ($18) introduces children to their alphabet, as well as an assortment of pieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Eating the Alphabet

Eating the Alphabet

Perfect for picky eaters, Eating the Alphabet ($4, originally $7) introduces your child to their alphabet as well as new foods.

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Sleepy ABC

Sleepy ABC

The author of Goodnight Moon teaches children their ABCs before bedtime in Sleepy ABC ($15, originally $17).