Alphabet Boats

By Samantha R Vamos, Ryan O'Rourke (Illustrator)

Part of the Alphabet Trains series

Explore the ABCs through a world of boats, from canoes to Q-boats.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on an alphabetical adventure with a boat for every letter! From the familiar canoe to the rare umiak, each vessel reveals hidden letters in vibrant illustrations. Dive into a colorful journey where learning the ABCs becomes a global exploration of boats, sparking curiosity and wonder. Will you spot all the letters as you sail through this captivating collection?

From the publisher

Discover twenty-six types of vessels, from the more common — canoe and motorboat — to the unusual — umiak and Q-boat. Just like in Alphabet Trucks and Alphabet Trains, colorful art includes the letters of the alphabet hidden (and not-so-hidden) in supporting roles in the illustrations.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD560L

Themes & topics

Books about alphabet (ABCs)Books about transportation Books about vehicles Books about boats Books about boats, ships and underwater vehicles

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In every illustration in each of Alphabet Trucks, Alphabet Trains, and Alphabet Boats, the illustrator Ryan O'Rourke incorporated upper and lowercase letters for children to discover. I absolutely love studying the pages for hidden letters. I hope children have fun spotting and identifying the letters. By Samantha R. Vamos (author)

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