Naming the letters of the alphabet and knowing the sounds each letter makes is a critical pre-reading skill. Did you know that singing the alphabet song and books that say things like “a is for apple” are only the beginning? There are several picture books that make practicing the alphabet fun! One of them is R is for Rocket, by Tad Hills. Listen along with Tad as Rocket the dog, Bella the squirrel, Owl, and other friends read about alphabet letters and the sounds they make. From acorns to angry alligators, it’s alphabet storytime online, you can listen along right now!
Talk!
After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.
- What are the names of some of Rocket’s friends?
- What is your favorite letter of the alphabet? Think of a word that starts with that letter and draw a picture of it.
- R is for Rocket. Make a list of all the words you can think of that begin with the letter “R.”
Read!
Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about the alphabet at any of our locations, or check out alphabet e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use e-books and learn how to use audiobooks.
Click on the book covers below to listen to more alphabet video read aloud stories right now! It’s alphabet storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.
Extraordinary Alphabet Stories to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card
These are not your average alphabet books. Behold the best picture books to spin entire stories out of the ABCs. Check out the charming and clever narratives! Marvel at the magnificent manifestations of metafiction! There’s fun for kids of all ages in these pages.
Sing!
Sing the ABC’s with Little i and all of his friends!
Write!
Find some crayons or markers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.
Play!
Take a walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Or Skip. Or gallop!
Dance along to Usher’s ABC Song. This alphabet song will have you on your feet and moving your body!
Join Us for In-Person Storytime!
- Event: Storytime at West Perry – Babies and Toddlers
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 08, 10:15am
- Location: West Perry Branch
- Description: Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind!
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Bilingual Storytime at Eagle – Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe – en español
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 08, 10:30am
- Location: Eagle Branch
- Description: Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! / ¡Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de libros, canciones y juegos en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español!
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at East 38th Street – Preschool
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 08, 10:30am
- Location: East 38th Street Branch
- Description: Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fun!
- No Registration Required.
Need Help?
Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
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