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.

Love Always, Catherine


I received an advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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!

Super cute book! Love the illustrations as well as the book itself. Easy and fun to read. Bright colors and attention holding. Many thanks to NetGalley for this opportunity!

This is a lovely little book which teaches not only the alphabet, but also many important lifelessons.

It is told in rhyming verse, and that's very well done. The illustrations also fit nicely with the text.

But the best part of the book is the way that it exposes young children to ideas about kindness, gratitude, and empathy. Highly recommended.

What a thoughtful, caring, kind, and sweet book this one was. I loved how it went along with the letters to the alphabet while also representing such great qualities to have and aspire to be. Starting at a young age with this is beautiful! Just beautiful from pictures to meaning!

This kindergarten teacher is happy! I love a good alphabet book that includes SEL and this one is a great one. With kindness flowing in every page. And many other details, too. I especially loved the double spreads, like the museum and the zoo ones.
I will definitely try to add a print edition to my classroom library.

Speak from the heart! This book is perfect for toddlers. Everything, from art to rhimes, is made to be attractive for children. As a parent, I would read this book with my kid.

I loved this so much. I have a soft spot for unusual ABC books, and this one was great. This ABC book uses each letter to talk about an important value, like Empathy or Sharing.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

Wonderful read with rich vocabulary and unique illustrations. The rhymes make reading it fun and enjoyable for children, and the words used for the alphabet are very different from what's usually taught.