2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Alphabet

It’s day one of the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge! If you missed the theme reveal post, make sure you go back and check it out. This year I’m focusing on 26 posts that highlight recently published board books geared toward babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each post will include nine book suggestions – each one from a different author which means at the end of the month, you’ll have 234 brand new suggestions for board books.

I love classic titles, but I knew that I wanted to share some of the more recently published titles from authors that you might be familiar with and by authors who might be new to you. These all would make great additions to your little one’s library or as gifts for baby showers or birthdays!

So, let’s get started. Today’s letter is “A” and I’m sharing board books about the alphabet. There are dozens and dozens of alphabet books out there and some can be quite lengthy. So remember, you don’t need to read the book cover-to-cover, maybe pulling out special letters like the first letter of your baby’s name or your last name. Or “M” for mommy and “D” for daddy or “G” for grandpa. (Obviously, pick the letters that work best for your family!)

Learning the alphabet is an important early literacy skill for kids, so as you see the letters throw in words like upper case, lower case, maybe trace the letter with your finger… all simple tasks that you can do to enhance your baby/toddler/preschooler’s experience!

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2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Alphabet

ABCs of Love by Patricia Hegarty, illustrated by Summer Macon

A is for always–that’s how long I’ll love you for.
B is for bear hug, to show I love you more.
C is for cherish–looking after one another.
D is for devoted–as we are to each other.

Learn your ABCs while celebrating love with this irresistibly illustrated board book that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day and all year round!

A Little Book About ABCs by Leo Lionni, illustrated Julie Hamilton

Discover alligators, beautiful butterflies, chunks of cheese, and lots more in this delightful alphabet book inspired by the works of legendary children’s book author-illustrator Leo Lionni. With sturdy pages and colorful collage-style artwork, this ABC board book is perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 5.

AlphaBot by Vicky Fang

Found your circuit-board head? Your voice-control torso? Your hydrojet feet? Hooray! You’ve made one of the 729 mix-and-match robots that are possible with this innovative flip-flap book. Alongside the bright and cheery illustrations of robot parts is a basic alphabetical listing of terms—from android to gears, neural network to program, wheels to Z-drive—and a basic definition of each. With a concealed spiral binding and sturdy card stock pages to hold up to enthusiastic flap-turning, AlphaBot is full of appeal for young robot lovers, preschoolers who love machines, and anyone looking for STEM books for the younger set. Back matter includes a brief explanation of the three key abilities of robots: to sense, think, and act.

Exploring the Americas from A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure by Amelia Hepworth, illustrated by Carolina Buzio

Young readers can explore the amazing animals that are found all across the Americas. North America features a wide variety of creatures, including the alligator, chipmunk, eagle, and raccoon. Central America is home to the iguana, quetzal, toucan, and vampire bat. And in South America, you’ll find the uakari monkey, x-ray fish, yellowlegs, and zebra longwing butterfly. Each page includes a key to which part or parts of the Americas a particular animal is found.

E is for Earth: An Eco-Friendly Alphabet by Claire Winslow, illustrated by Nathalia Takeyama

From A to Z, explore our amazing planet and how you can help care for it in this introduction to going green! With inspiring language and vibrant illustrations, this alphabet board book introduces little ones to the exciting world of environmental activism and the big and small steps that children can take to help protect the earth.

Love Letters: An Alphabet of Affirmations by Little Bee Books, illustrated by Alanna Flowers

You are
Amazing —
Brilliant and Bold
Curious and Caring
Dynamic and Deserving of good things.

This beautiful, encouraging board book uses the alphabet to introduce positivity to readers young and young-at-heart.

The Met ABC: An Alphabet Book of Art by DK Publishing

I went to the museum and I saw…

Featuring artists from Gustav Klimt to Vincent van Gogh, young readers can learn the alphabet while discovering some of the world’s most well-known paintings and intricate textiles. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met ABC is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art appreciation.

Each page features a famous artwork from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, a letter, and a headword. A memory game at the end of the book reinforces learning. Children can discover apples with Cézanne, dance lessons with Degas, and waves with Hokusai. It’s the baby art book series that grown-ups will love, too.

O is for Ossicone: A Surprising Animal Alphabet by Hannah Eliot, illustrated by Sarah Papworth

From “D is for dorsal fin” (shark) to “T is for tentacle” (octopus) to “W is for wattle” (turkey), this alphabet book is one of a kind! Young readers will love learning all about animals—and their unusual body parts, too. Plus, gatefold flaps on every page open to reveal even more fun facts!

Power Tools Alphabet by Kat Choppy, illustrated by Jen Taylor

From arc welder to drill to yardsaw and everything in between, this vibrant alphabet book invites curious kids and families to explore the fascinating world of power tools. Each page features cheerful illustrations and playful explanations, turning every tool into a friendly companion ready for a building adventure. Whether it’s learning how a chainsaw can carve ice sculptures or understanding the importance of safety gear, readers are encouraged to dream big, use their imagination, and develop a can-do attitude. Perfect for little makers and future engineers, this book sparks curiosity and confidence, reminding kids that with the right gear and a little creativity, anything is possible.

2026 is my eleventh year participating in the Blogging A to Z Challenge! This year, my theme is Board Books for Babies with a focus on providing book suggestions that parents and caregivers can share with, of course, babies, but also toddlers and preschoolers! Each letter of the alphabet will focus on a different subject and will provide nine titles for each subject. While there are dozens of classic board books out there, this list includes titles published in the past 5-6 years, so you’ll get to learn about new titles, authors, and publishers! Stop by daily to check out the new books and other posts that I’ll be sharing in April.