Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss

What better way to teach your kids the alphabet than with the master of creative storytelling? I definitely plan on using this book. Each two page spread relates a particular letter, and offers plenty of opportunities for children to practice the sounds and recognize its shape and forms. For example, with the letter "A" it shows in elaborate text and accompanying pictures, "BIG A - little a - What begins with A? Aunt Annie's alligator.. A.. a.. A." This is not a story book. Each page offers its own mini story and its only purpose is to be a lighthearted approach to teaching the ABC's and their forms and functions. This would be good to read in a large group and also to have the kids look through and practice with on an individual basis. All of the text is sewn together in typical Seuss style, with a rhyming pattern that flows nicely and accentuates a particular consonant or vowel. I like that some of the characters from Seuss's other books are included here, so I'm sure the children will be able to recognize some familiar faces. Finally, on the inside front and inside back cover is a colorful alphabet chart showing all of the alphabet in both lowercase and uppercase form. I'd definitely use this chart as an assessment tool. This book is just one in the Seuss library that I plan on incorporating into my lesson plan. His books are a versatile, valuable teaching arsenal that offers numerous possibilities for multiple age groups.