Alphabet Books are primarily designed for children. They show the letters of the alphabet with corresponding words and images. They are one of the simplest and most enduring forms of children’s books, a common feature of children’s literature since Shakespeare’s day.
For more background information see part 1, and for earlier examples, see parts 1 - 6 also.
This is part 7 of an 8-part series on Alphabet Books:
1900 The Struwwelpeter Alphabet:
1900c An A.B.C. by John Hassall:
1900 Tiny Tots' ABC:
For more background information see part 1, and for earlier examples, see parts 1 - 6 also.
This is part 7 of an 8-part series on Alphabet Books:
1900 The Struwwelpeter Alphabet:
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The Struwwelpeter Alphabet by Harold Begbie Illustrated by F. Carruthers Gould Published by Grant Richards, London |
1900c An A.B.C. by John Hassall:
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An A.B.C. by G.E. Farrow Illustrated by John Hassall Published by Dean & Son, London |
1900 Tiny Tots' ABC:
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Tiny Tots' ABC Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London |