This was.. okay. It introduces the alphabet and does so by putting a LOT of emphasis on "nice things" like emphathy, kindness, giving, respect, etc. Which is nice but.. tbh it became a little too sugar sweet. What happened to introducing the alphabet through elephants, kangoroos, etc? Not my faourite alphabet boook

Alphabet by Heart by Jeanne and Mark K. Shriver had great illustrations and messages about being kind and empathetic for children learning the alphabet. The illustrations were also great and diverse. The font made it easy to read while holding up for a child. I would absolutely recommend this cute little book to any parent or classroom learning the ABCs to also learn about ways to be a kind and understanding human in the world!

I just reviewed Alphabet by Heart by Jeanne and Mark K. Shriver. #AlphabetbyHeart #NetGalley. This book would be a beautiful addition to any lower school classroom. It's illustrations were captivating and fun. The word choices were very positive and uplifting but hard words for younger kids and book targeted towards younger kids. The rhyming didn't always place well but it was still a very cute read. Thank you for this ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

"Alphabet by Heart" by Jeanne and Mark K. Shriver, with illustrations by Laura Watson, has become a cherished addition to our family library! From our 8-month-old to our 9-year-old, all of our children have been enchanted by this delightful ABC book. What truly distinguishes this book is its emphasis on imparting important life lessons alongside each letter. It's amazing to witness our children absorb these values while thoroughly enjoying themselves with a book. "Alphabet by Heart" has swiftly become a beloved staple of our family reading time.

There are many such A-Z books out there, and sometimes I get to see word of one that makes me doubt its success. This, I admit, was one – and I was wrong. It goes through the alphabet very successfully with positivity, and well-meaningness, and happy thoughts, so G is gratitude, R is respect, we Offer upon O, Trust with T and so on. Don't make out there is any other kind of GROT here, though, for the visuals are fine and while the meter and rhythm for the four short lines of verse each time are a little on the loose side things are grand enough there, too. It's a great way of instilling a happier, more gentle, more human mindset, without ever smelling of wokery. If it can create the habit of being like this as well as revise the alphabet I can't really see a thing wrong with it.

Alphabet by Heart is a cute and inspiring picture book about learning the alphabet. Each letter has its own page, with an illustration and a little rhyme. What makes this book nice is that the words used to teach and explain the letters are "kind words," in doing so teaching manners, rhythm, letters, words and explaining feelings. The illustrations picture kids and adults of various shapes and colours, making it an inclusive book as well for all kind of audience.

I loved this abc book about kindness! It is a great SEL book or book about ways kids can spread kindness. It would be a great one for each classroom to have.

Such an adorable book Alphabet by Heart is filled with words of affirmation for children to learn about being positive, loving, kind and caring and polite. Illustration were beautifully done and I think this book is perfect for children. I would buy this book for my grandchildren. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC and an opportunity to review this beautiful book.

Alphabet by Heart is a unique alphabet book that teaches letter learning by incorporating words that begin with each letter into a rhyming story about kindness.

There were a couple places where the rhyming felt a little off, and I paused to reread those sentences to get the rhyming right while I read.

Thank you NetGalley and 4U2B Books & Media for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Publishing June 18, 2024

We finished and my daughter immediately asked to read it again. We absolutely loved this ABC book to learn letters and all about being kind. We will definitely reread this book a lot!

I got so excited when I saw this book because I love their Kindness A to Z book as well. And it did not disappoint! It is a great alphabet book that not only introduces the alphabet, but kindness and poetry as well. My only complaint is that like most alphabet books, they do not have a word that starts with x, so instead they use a word that makes the noise of x at the beginning. Still, I would highly recommend.

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A cute way for kids to learn their alphabet while also learning about kindness and such. My almost four year old enjoyed me reading this one to him, so definitely a good read for learning kiddos.

This is an amazing little book for children of all ages. This book not only helps children learn and remember the alphabet but it also gives them such great encouraging words on how to live and treat others. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest feedback!

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This was a cute book with lovely illustrations. I thought the book was easy to read and would be entertaining for a child. I would consider buying this for a child in my life.

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I adored this book as it was well-illustrated and written for kids to understand. I liked that it wasn't just each letter of the alphabet on each page with basic imagery. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a word that represents kindness. The words aren't just jotted down, they stand out within a sentence that explains the word that represents the letter. Kids are going to love this book. They are not only learning the alphabet but they are also learning about kindness of the heart. That is a win-win for me as a parent. I would suggest this to any parent searching for a book to help their child learn about the letters of the alphabet. You are getting a two-in-one learning experience for your child with this book.

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3.5 stars. A unique take on an A to Z book for little ones, Alphabet by Heart uses words of affirmation and care to inspire children to be kind.

I was pulled out of the story a few times due to breaks in the rhyme scheme and the use of the word "excel" for the letter X. I know there are little to no words in the English language that would be appropriate for this title, so this didn't make or break the message for me.

I appreciated the overall premise of this book and think kids 2-3 will love it. It was refreshing to see an A to Z book that used everyday words instead of simple objects. I feel that it gives younger children more credit for their comprehension skills than the standard A to Z titles already out there.

Thank you net galley for this book .This is a good book for early age children about the alphabet and using kind words .aThe rhyming of the book holds your interest.Using kind words was the main focus of this book. I also liked the illustrations . What a wonderful positive way to learn about the alphabet .I will recommend this to my teacher friends.

Thank you to NetGalley for this advance copy of Alphabet by Heart by Jeanne and Mark Shriver in exchange for a honest review.This is a beautiful rhyming book that teaches children kindness , empathy, respect and so many other traits through the telling of the alphabet.This book is perfect for early elementary students to read aloud.Beautifully written and illustrated with a powerful message.

Alphabet by Heart is a refreshingly unique take on a typical alphabet book and I was so happy to have had the opportunity to read it with my 2-year old! We loved the little poems for each letter, emphasizing kind words we can use. The illustrations were fitting and beautiful to look at. I’d happy buy this for my two year old!

Thank you to the authors, NetGalley and 4U2B books and media for the arc.

This is a great children’s book. I really enjoyed the visuals, and liked how for each letter of the alphabet an important life lesson was stated in an easy way for children to understand. What a great way to teach the alphabet! I would definitely purchase this for my nieces and nephews and for my friends with young kids. Really well done book!