[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Books to help your child cover the basics before they start school.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Book-cover-of-Albert-ABC-1.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Albert ABC” title_text=”Book cover of Albert ABC” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn the alphabet with Albert and friends in this new board book.<\/p>\n Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke’s brilliant Albert the Tortoise takes young children aged 0-3 on a journey through the alphabet with his friends.<\/p>\n Borrow Albert ABC<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Book-cover-of-Spring-ABC.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Spring ABC” title_text=”Book cover of Spring ABC” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Jannie Ho<\/strong><\/p>\n This introduces simple spring words to get children excited about the start of the new season, with lots of cute baby animals and happy faces.<\/p>\n As well as first letter sounds to say out loud and letters to begin to recognise, there are bright, friendly pictures with little extra details to find and spot.<\/p>\n Borrow Spring ABC<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Book-cover-of-Brown-Bear-and-Friends-ABCs.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Brown Bear and Friends ABCs” title_text=”Book cover of Brown Bear and Friends ABCs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Eric Carle<\/strong><\/p>\n In the forest, looking for a treat! What will Brown Bear find to eat? Apple, berries, cherries, deee-licious!<\/p>\n Explore everything there is to see, taste, and discover in the forest as Brown Bear delights in each letter from A to Z in this charming alphabet book.<\/p>\n Borrow Brown Bear and Friends ABC<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Book-cover-of-My-First-ABC.jpg” alt=”Book cover of My First ABC” title_text=”Book cover of My First ABC” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Edward Underwood <\/strong><\/p>\n All toddlers and preschoolers will adore learning their letters as they search for objects, animals and people behind the shaped flaps, name what they can see and begin to learn the letter names and sounds of the alphabet.<\/p>\n A useful tool for building vocabulary, exploring letters and sounds, stimulating speech and securing the foundations of reading.<\/p>\n Borrow My First ABC<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/My-first-mog-abc.jpg” alt=”My First Mog ABC” title_text=”My first mog abc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Judith Kerr<\/strong><\/p>\n Join everyone’s favourite family pet and learn your ABC with Mog!<\/p>\n Mog is the forgetful cat that everybody loves, and you can learn your ABC with her in this book for very young readers.<\/p>\n Borrow My First Mog ABC<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Book-cover-of-Usborne-First-Alphabet-Book.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Usborne First Alphabet Book” title_text=”Book cover of Usborne First Alphabet Book” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Mary Cartwright and Elisa Ferro<\/strong><\/p>\n Join Bunny on a fun-filled run through the alphabet, in this playful board book for little children who are starting to learn their ABC.<\/p>\n Each letter is brought to life with a new word and a whimsical illustration that grownups and little people can talk about as they read along together.<\/p>\n Borrow Usborne First Alphabet Book<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Hungry-caterpillar-abc.jpg” alt=”Book cover of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s ABC” title_text=”Hungry caterpillar abc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Eric Carle<\/strong><\/p>\n Explore the amazing animal alphabet in this delightful board book.<\/p>\n The book features Eric Carle’s bright, distinctive artwork and lots of favourite animals, big and small.<\/p>\n Borrow The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s ABC<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Roald-dahl-abc.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Roald Dahl’s ABC” title_text=”Roald dahl abc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake<\/strong><\/p>\n A is for Anteater; B is for Books; C is for Crocodile; D is for Delicious! Learn your ABC in the gloriumptious world of Roald Dahl!<\/p>\n This sturdy board book is perfect for little hands.<\/p>\n Borrow Roald Dahl’s ABC<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lucy-and-tom-a-to-z.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Lucy & Tom: From A to Z” title_text=”Lucy and tom a to z” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Shirley Hughes<\/strong><\/p>\n Lucy and Tom know a lot of words: they have books read to them at bedtime. They know that D is for Dog, like the dogs that live on their street, F is for Friends, and P is for Park and for Playing.<\/p>\n Join Lucy and Tom on a journey through their life, in this satisfying alphabet tale from master storyteller, Shirley Hughes.<\/p>\n Borrow Lucy & Tom: From A to Z<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guinea-pigs-go-bug-hunting.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Guinea Pigs Go Bug Hunting” title_text=”Version 1.0.0″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Kate Sheehy<\/strong><\/p>\n Guinea pigs Bob and Ginger head to the great outdoors to hunt for bugs and try to find one for every letter of the alphabet.<\/p>\n From bumblebees to earthworms, junebugs to katydids, all your favourites – and some lesser-known – are here in this sturdy ABC board book, perfect for little hands.<\/p>\nSpring ABC<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Brown Bear and Friends ABC<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
My First ABC: A Lift-the-Flap Book<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
My First Mog ABC<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Usborne First Alphabet Book<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s ABC<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Roald Dahl’s ABC<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Lucy & Tom: From A to Z<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Guinea Pigs Go Bug Hunting<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n