AlphaTales Box Set: A Set of 26 Irresistible Animal Storybooks That Build Phonemic Awareness & Teach Each letter of the Alphabet Paperback – February 1, 2001

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ 4.9 out of 5 starsAlphabet Adventures: A Zany, Zesty, and Zealous Journey!"The Big Book of AlphaTales" is an absolute treasure trove for anyone on a mission to teach the ABCs. This anthology of 26 alliterative stories, one for each letter of the alphabet, is a delightful and engaging way to build phonemic awareness. With 26 rib-tickling adventures, it's no wonder this book has become a beloved staple in many classrooms and homes.From Abby the Alligator's antics to Bubble Bear's bubbly fun, and the Copycats' clever capers, each story is crafted with care and a dash of whimsy. The alliteration not only makes the stories entertaining but also reinforces the sound and shape of each letter, helping little learners grasp these foundational skills effortlessly. Scholastic has done a fantastic job of combining fun with education, making learning the alphabet an enjoyable adventure.The illustrations are vibrant and full of life, perfectly complementing the playful text. Each page is a visual treat, capturing the essence of the stories and keeping young readers captivated. It's the kind of book that makes storytime a highlight of the day, with kids eager to discover what new escapade awaits them with each turn of the page.Why the 4.9 and not a full 5 stars? Well, if I had to find a tiny flaw, it would be that some stories might feel a bit long for very young readers with shorter attention spans. However, this is a minor quibble in an otherwise outstanding collection.In conclusion, "The Big Book of AlphaTales" is a must-have for any early childhood educator or parent. It's a fantastic resource for teaching the alphabet in a fun, memorable way. So, grab a comfy seat, get ready for some giggles, and embark on an alphabet adventure with Abby, Bubble Bear, the Copycats, and the rest of the gang. Learning the ABCs has never been this delightful!

These books are great! I've been enjoying them with my newly-turned three year old and we both love them. I am a licensed elementary teacher with my Title I (reading and math therapy) certificate. There are many advantages to this set. The biggest advantage is that they are enjoyable. The stories are cute, funny, and entertaining. We never tire of reading them.The stories are great for read-alouds but do not expect a pre-schooler to read these by themselves. They include quite a bit of rich vocabulary that needs to be explained or talked about. I see that as a positive thing! We never run out of things to talk about when reading these stories.My daughter adores the chants at the end. She stands up on and stomps her feet and claps her hands as I say them.Each book has a two-page picture that says, "How many things can you find that begin with the letter __?" From a teaching standpoint, those pages are the most significant as far as phonemic awareness goes. They spend the whole books hearing the sound and then at the end get to practice listening for the sound themselves.To be honest, I haven't even cracked open the teaching guide as I am not currently in a classroom. Flipping through it now it looks like it contains tips on reading the stories to children, a few short activities for letter recognition practice, and a few thoughts on assessment. The majority of the teaching guide contains mini-book versions of each of the stories that can be photocopied and sent home with the kiddos, along with the cheer.My mom is a Head Start teacher and after seeing these she is investing them for her classroom as well! I highly recommend.

I've been looking for this for many years and I finally found it on Amazon I actually ordered one set so I can teach my grandchildren. Before they go to school.

I get these every so often. I use them in my classroom. I had to buy a new set since my other books got water damage and I had to throw out the old ones, so I was glad that I could find the same set. These are great for children who are just learning to read and learning their sounds.

I'm a School Librarian, and these books are great for the PreK classes. The stories aren't serious. They're written so that the letter of focus is strongly emphasized through repetition throughout that particular story. A poem and "find it" activities are included in the back of each softcover story. However, the littles have enjoyed hearing them and have tended to stay with them in both schools where I have used them for weekly lessons.

I was hesitant to buy this because it's a little pricey. But I'm so glad I did! This is 26 individual, super cute stories - one for each letter of the alphabet. Our boy who is 6 weeks from turning 3 is just starting to understand letters, and although he doesn't yet get the significance of all the words starting with 's' in the 'S' book for example, he just loves the stories. And I think somewhere in his young mind he is absorbing some of this. Anyway each story has great pictures and tells a little story. These are fantastic for bedtime and since there are 26 of them we don't get tired of the same story. There's also a page where you find things that start with the given letter. He identifies some of these correctly and we do a high five and the book closes with a little rhyme, so the book is just a lot of fun.