Since the 1970s, a large percentage of children have grown up with Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo and other beloved Sesame Street characters. What better way to not only introduce children to their ABCs and 123s but to also show them that learning can be fun than to incorporate those friendly faces? This is a great way to teach kids about the alphabet and counting before sending them to preschool. Since each letter page is also filled with an assortment of drawings and words representing the featured letter, it's also a great way to build vocabulary. For example, the "P" page shows an assortment of fruits and vegetables, including the easy-to-guess pineapple and pumpkin, but it also has lesser known produce, such as parsnips and papayas.

 

If you're looking for a book that encourages interactive learning nestled within colorful illustrations of characters your children adore, then this is the perfect book for you. Kids can practice their ABCs and counting 1-10, plus by tens up to one hundred. There are numerous pages that offer the chance at a mini-game, such as follow the kite string to see which kite belongs to each character on the letter "K" page. Children will also relate to many of the scenarios, ranging from a tea party to a day at the park. Plus, since the book does not have a set story, parents or children can use their imagination to create their own adventure with Bert and Ernie and the rest of the group.

 

 

Who knew learning the ABCs could be so much fun? Thanks to Dr. Seuss's classically unique set of characters and his patent silly rhymes, kids will be eager to practice their alphabet and sounds. Each letter receives a page or two of undivided attention during which the reader is introduce to the capital and lowercase letter as well as various words starting with the letter. Humorous illustrations that are sure to tickle your young one's funny bone also helps drive home the silly text, such as, "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."

 

Preschool-age children will undoubtedly giggle their way through the story while learning their ABCs. Kids can easily practice their alphabet thanks to the large font and often-repeated letters. Encourage your kids to tell you which letters are featured on the set of pages and then take a few minutes after reading the story to highlight a specific letter. Perhaps start with the letters in the child's name and practice identifying - or writing if your child is ready for that step - the letter. You can also focus on sounds and help your child recognize other words that begin with a certain letter.

 

 

The fun starts with Hungry Monster, ABC before you even open the cover, as your little one will notice that the corner of the book has a bite taken out of it! This small board book is the adorable story of a young boy teaching fun-loving hungry monsters the alphabet. Each page consists of two rhyming couplets describing the next letter of the alphabet. The alphabet letters are enlarged, bolded, and colored so readers can always keep track of which letter they are learning about. Every page is colorful and bursting with activity, while the cute and curious monsters continue acting silly.

It is so much fun to go through the book with your child, learning new letters and words. Although some of the associations are classic ("A is always apple") there are some surprising and very creative ones, such as "W's for Wiffle ball" or X, Y, Z being for "X-ray man, a yeti, a zombie dripping goo." You and your child can pick a different favorite each time you read! The memory aid provided for each letter will help your child learn the alphabet, although they can always expand upon them and come up with their own as well. Once your child has learned the alphabet, this is also a great learning-to-read book for those children who are ready. Finally, your little one will delight in the humor throughout the book, whether it's the monster's fun expressions, the monster trying to eat the wiffle balls, or the teacher, Mrs. Tibbins, scaring the monsters away with homework, grades, and tests.