New York: Hyperion, (2003.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A bright and cheerful alphabet book with the shapes of the letters integrated into the pictures. Definition of the words used at the back of the book - ending with 'zowie! what you say when you finish this book!' SIGNED by the author on the front endpaper. Large format, bound in glossy illustrated boards. ISBN: 0-7868-19871.

New York: Walker, 1969. dj. Hardcover first edition - An alphabet book for slightly older children with letter represented by two words with definitions from the specialized vocabulary of space exploration. Illustrated in duo-tone photographs and drawings (black, white and orange) Large format. 48 pp.

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (2000.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Colorful alphabet book featuring a parade of 26 different breeds of dogs. INSCRIBED by Barner on the title page and dated in 2001. Includes facts on each breed at the end. Large square format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-8118-20874.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1987. Hardcover - An incredibly beautiful and intricate alphabet book - a classic. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-590440861.

New York: Orchard Books, (1999.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - From A is for Americas to Z is for Zuni, this is an alphabet book which the celebrates the cultural diversity, linguistic variety and natural beauty of all the Americas - from the icy tundra of the Arctic Circle to the palms of Argentina. It goes beyond Z to include three characters found in the Spanish language. SIGNED on the title page by both authors. Colorfully illustrated throughout. Oversized oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-531-331946.

Pembroke, Bermuda: Worzalla Publishing, (1991). Hardcover first edition - A book written and illustrated by this Bermuda artist - each page gives multiple examples for each letter, from A for angelfish, avocado, anchor, Annie's Bay and more to Z for zig zag scallop, Zeta island, zoysia grass and Zulu, a weather alert that means the hurricane has passed. Unpaginated.

London: The Arts Council of Great Britain, n,d. A facsimile reprint of a work originally published 1836, published to accompany an Arts Council Touring Exhibition, and printed by Lund Humphries. It consists of a single sheet folded concertina style tipped into illustrated gray wrappers. Color illustrations for each letter - F is for fashion, K is for Kitchen Stuff, N is for Nightmares. ISBN: 0-728700131.

New York: Random House, (1983). Hardcover - "Babar's ABC is the very nicest kind of teacher to have around the home. Use it first with very young children for simple object recognition; later for letter and word identification; and finally... For that satisfying first step into reading complete sentences." Illustrated in color. Large format. ISBN: 0-394859200.

New York: Harper Collins, (1992.) dj. Hardcover first edition - An unusual alphabet book, with de Mejo's famous paintings of American myth and legend used to illustrate the letters of the alphabet. Includes 2 pages of notes on the stories behind the paintings. Large square format, unpaginated, bound in red boards with gilt lettering. ISBN: 0-060205164.

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, (2006) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - One of a series of thematic alphabet books - this one uses text and illustrations by Will Bullas to highlight artists - Georgia O'Keefe, Picasso, Van Gogh - and artistic techniques - impressionism, watercolors, etc. SIGNED on the title page by Domeniconi. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 1-58536276x.

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, (2006.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - One of a series of thematic alphabet books - this one uses rhymes, paintings and additional fact-filled text to highlight all the excitement of stock car racing . . D is for Daytona, E is for Dale Earnhardt.." SIGNED on the title page by the author. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 1585360155.

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, (2006.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - One of a series of thematic alphabet books - this one uses rhymes, paintings and additional fact-filled text to highlight all the excitement of stock car racing . . D is for Daytona, E is for Dale Earnhardt.." SIGNED on the title page by the author. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 1585360155.

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, (2003.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - One of a series of informative and attractive alphabet books produced by this publisher - in addition to the simple rhyme for younger children ("A is where soccer is played, all over the world... B is for ball.."), each page also contains expository text for older readers which gives specific details about goaltending, referees, the World Cup, and many other aspects. Illustrated with detailed and realistic full-color paintings by Rose-Popp. INSCRIBED by Herzog on the title page ("To ..., hope you get a 'kick' out of this") Large oblong format, bound in glossy illustrated boards. Accompanied by a 19.5 by 17 inch poster, folded, which reproduces the cover illustration and has the alphabet rhymes in the margins. ISBN: 1-585361305.

Alamo, CA: PhotoHutch, (2009). SIGNED hardcover first edition - "Flying Through the ABCs with Fun Feathered Friends " - a beautiful and informative book, illustrated with over 60 full color photographs of North American birds. Includes a "who's who challenge" and several pages of additional facts about the birds. SIGNED on the title page. Square format, 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0982492505.

Alamo, CA: PhotoHutch, (2009). SIGNED hardcover first edition - "Flying Through the ABCs with Fun Feathered Friends " - a beautiful and informative book, illustrated with over 60 full color photographs of North American birds. Includes a "who's who challenge" and several pages of additional facts about the birds. SIGNED on the title page and dated in the year of publication. Square format, 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0982492505.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1989. dj. Hardcover first edition - A beautifully illustrated and charming book, mostly written for adults, but one which it would be fun to share with children, a mixture of fantasy, fact, fun and commonsense. Two travelers discover the secrets of sleep from the Sandman himself - and find an alphabet book which becomes a book-within-a-book with helpful hints for both sleepyheads and insomniacs. 121 pp. Oblong format. ISBN: 0-8109-15243.

Arcardia, CA: Shen's Books. 1997. dj. Hardcover first edition - A beautiful large format book which introduces 23 Chinese words or phrases (there are no words which start with the i, u or v sound), giving the both the Chinese pictograph and the romanized pinyin version and the historical and cultural background. The illustrations use Chinese folk art to provide both whimsy and lyricism; they are based on the style used in Chinese cave paintings from the 3rd century. ISBN: 1-885008-066.

Calgary, Alberta: Northern Lights Books / Red Deer Press (2000). Hardcover first edition - A colorfully illustrated alphabet focusing on all things Canadian, from aurora to Dan McGrew, Evangeline to Gretzky, poutine, Perce and Zamboni. Illustrated by Alan Daniel. Includes several pages explaining the words and images chosen. Winner of the Alberta Children's Book of the Year Award and nominated for many other awards, Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-889952221.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1998. dj. Hardcover first edition - A traditional alphabet forecastle chanty from the 1800s illlustrated with color scratchboard drawings depicting a frigate in the American navy around 1837 in the age of fighting sail. Oblong format. unpaginated. ISBN: 0-395841674.

Yosemite National Park, California: Yosemite Association, (2001.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A colorfully illustrated book featuring animals found in our National Parks - each letter is illustrated by a full page color paintings by Daniel San Souci and tells which park the animal frequents, as well as giving a bit of general information on their habits. SIGNED by both the author and the illustrator and dated in the year of publication. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 1930238037.

Concord, N.H.: Merriam & Merrill, n.d. [1855]. In addition to the letters of the alphabet, each with a drawing and a brief sentence, this includes two poems - "Conversation with Edward." and "A day in summer." Full page advertisement on back cover - "Merrill's toy and juvenile books. Illustrated with about 1000 engravings. First series, price One Cent." etc. Unpaginated (16 pp)

New York: Roaring Brook, (2008.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Winner of the Pura Belpre Medal. SIGNED by the author-illustrator on the half title page with a small sketch of Senor Calavera (Mr Bones, a skeleton) and dated in the year of publication. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 1596433298.

New York: Dial Press, (1977) dj. Hardcover - Winner of the 1977 Caldecott Medal. Twenty-six African tribal traditions, celebrations, ceremonies and customs are introduced using the English alphabet with each letter represented by an object from one of the African tribes Illustrated on every page with full-color paintings by the award team of Leo & Diane Dillon. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-80370358.

New York Dutton - Cobblehill Books, (1993) dj. Hardcover first edition - A colorful book with each letter of the alphabet illustrated by a full color photograph taken by the author, and showing an aspect of the village life she knew growing up as a member of the Igbo tribe in southwestern Nigeria - even though the pictures were taken in Nigeria, they represent universal African experiences of traditional village life, warm family ties and hospitality. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-525-651470.

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, (2004.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A rhyming alphabet book, colorfully illustrated for younger children, but with informative sidebars on each 2 page spread for older children or adults. This celebrates the diversity, history and beauty of Nevada from the glitter of the Las Vegas strip to the natural beauties of Lake Tahoe and the desert and the wildlife found there, from the pioneers who crossed by wagon train to those who built monuments like the Hoover Dam. Oblong format, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, bound in glossy illustrated boards, unpaginated (40 pp.). ISBN: 1-585361178.

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, (2001) dj. SIGNED hardcover - A history of Maine for children, told through the alphabet from A is for Augusta, the state capitol to Z is for zillions, the number of stars that can be seen in the skies. Includes 2 pages of Maine facts. SIGNED by both the author and the illustrator - Reynolds added 'Welcome to Vacationland' above her signature and Brett included a drawing of a lobster. Oblong format. Unpaginated. ISBN: 1-585360244.

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, (2007.) dj. Hardcover - Highlights the achievements of African Americans through the years - from A is for abolitionists, B is for Buffalo Soldiers to X is for Malcolm X. Illustrated throughout in full color by E. B. Lewis. Reference list. Oblong format. Unpaginated. ISBN: 158536293X.

The South African Tourist Corporation, (1958.). First edition - Descriptions of exotic African creatures from the antelope and antbear to the ystervark and zebra, illustrated with both color photographs and full color paintings by Bernard Sargent. Includes separate sections on African birds, games reserves and national parks, general travel information. Maps, Oblong format measuring 6'' x 8''. 48 pp.

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, (2001.) dj. Hardcover - One of a series of thematic alphabet books - this one uses rhymes, paintings and additional text to highlight all the things that make America, America - K is for "Kitty Hawk and Kansas and Kodiak bears, King Kamehameha, Kellogg's Rice Krispies squares .." Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 1585360155.

New York: Harcourt, Inc., (2000.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Humorous rhymes which bring a whole zoo to Miss Darling's classroom from Amanda Anaconda to heaps of hamsters, the lemur in the lunchbox, and more. Colorfully illustrated by Barney Saltzberg. SIGNED on the title page by the author and dated in the year of publication. Large format, bound in glossy illustrated boards, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-152020330.