Alphabet Bibliography

Title: P is for Palmetto

Author: Carol Crane
Illustrator: Mary Whyte
Summary: This book is dedicated to the state of
South Carolina; it goes into detail of the people,
places, and things of South Carolina using each letter
of the alphabet
Learning Outcome Explanation: Children will
learn more about the alphabet by also learning
historical events, people, and places in our state;
There are a lot of new vocabulary words introduced
throughout the book, such as Sculpture, and
Massive

Title: Alphabet City

Author: Stephen Johnson
Illustrator: Stephen Johnson
Summary: Photos of real places and things that
represent each letter of the alphabet
Learning Outcome Explanation: This book contains
real photos and no words, which creates a visual
representation of letters through real places and objects
without having to look through a book or at a sign, this
book allows children to explore their surroundings in a
new, different, fun way

Title: Fancy Nancys Favorite Fancy Words

Author: Jane OConnor
Illustrator: Robin Glasser
Summary: Fancy Nancy introduces each letter of the
alphabet by using some of her favorite fancy words
Learning Outcome Explanation: There are bright
photos and large print; There are new words introduced
here such as Canine, Hostess, and Fiasco, Fancy
Nancy also uses each word throughout the book in a
sentence to provide a better understanding of the word
 Title: LMNO Peas
Author: Keith Baker
Illustrator: Keith Baker
Summary: The peas take you on an alphabet
adventure with each letter using different
hobbies and occupations
Learning Outcome Explanation: There are
multiple words (hobbies, interests, and careers)
used for each letter of the alphabet, there are
new words used such as acrobats,
electricians, and investigators and there are
photos that explain each occupation, hobby, or
interest that is mentioned in the book

Title: Eating the Alphabet

Author: Lois Elhert
Illustrator: Lois Elhert
Summary: Many different fruit and vegetables
are used to introduce each letter of the
alphabet
Learning Outcome Explanation: This book
uses large, bright photos and there are multiple
(at least 4) fruits and vegetables for each
letter, there are many new words introduced
such as Gooseberry, Kumquat, and Beat,
a lot of unpopular fruit and vegetables are
named that children may have never heard of,
and the last page lists and explains each fruit
and vegetable mentioned in the book