Dr. Seuss's ABC

Written by Dr. Seuss

Part of the Beginner Books series

A collection of playful rhymes and illustrations exploring the alphabet.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 51,815 ratings

63 pages· 476 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~260L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a whimsical world where Aunt Annie's alligator and a Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz guide young readers through the alphabet. Dr. Seuss's ABC offers a playful journey from A to Z, filled with quirky creatures and delightful rhymes. Each page bursts with vibrant illustrations and simple words, making it perfect for children eager to explore the magic of letters. Will a lazy lion licking a lollipop or an ostrich oiling an orange owl capture your child's imagination? This classic book promises to spark a lifelong love of reading in every young learner.

From the publisher

Arguably the most entertaining alphabet book ever written, this classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss is perfect for children learning their ABCs. Featuring a fantastic cast of zany characters—from Aunt Annie’s alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lazy lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl—Dr. Seuss’s ABC is a must-have for every young child’s library.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 63
Words: 476
Reading age: 4–6
Audience: First Reader
Lexile: ~260L

Themes & topics

Books about alphabet (ABCs)Books about imagination and play Books about alphabets

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Stories behind the story

When was Dr. Seuss's ABC first published?

Aug 12, 1960

How many copies of Dr. Seuss's ABC have been sold?

As of 2015, the number of copies that have been sold is tied with another of Dr. Seuss's books, The Cat in the Hat, at 15.5 million copies.

What's the word count for Dr. Seuss's ABC?

365 words

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.4

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5.8

“Dr. Seuss's ABC book is just as clever as you would guess. My favorite part is all of the alliterations with each letter. A child will quickly learn a letter's sound because of it. The inventive animals associated with the alphabet keeps the little ones laughing.”

Mom of Boys

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