The Rhyming Alphabet

The Rhyming Alphabet by Oliver Jeffers is a playful children’s picture book that turns the familiar ABC into a lively contest, where every creature wants their moment on the page.

From aardvarks to zebras, a parade of unusual animals barges in to disrupt and rewrite the alphabet, convinced they can make it far more fun. With bouncy rhyming text and bright, characterful illustrations, readers meet a big blue bear, an elegant eel, a fabulous flamingo, a snazzy snail and a talented toucan—each determined to claim their “rightful” spot as the book reshapes itself around them.

Perfect for preschool and early primary kids who love alphabet books with a twist, animal stories, and read-aloud rhymes that invite repetition and giggles.

Add it to your shelf for a fresh, funny take on the ABCs that begs to be read again.