LMNOP and All the Letters A to Z | Alphabet Story Book
A Story-Centered Waldorf Alphabet Book
LMNOP and All the Letters A to Z is a story-based alphabet book that invites children to meet each letter through imagery, rhythm, and imaginative discovery rather than rote instruction. Created by Howard Schrager and illustrated by Bruce Bischof, each letter’s illustration is accompanied by a short poem, opening the door to rich storytelling moments and conversational exploration. The letters emerge organically from mountains, animals, forests, and fairy-tale worlds -- encouraging children to observe, wonder, and linger.
The poems and images pair naturally with a wide range of fairy tales and stories chosen by a parent or teacher, making the book flexible and alive within daily lessons. This method aligns naturally with Waldorf-inspired language arts, where letters arise from story, image, and movement before abstraction.
Extending the Work with LMNOP
For continued exploration, this book pairs naturally with the LMNOP Laminated Alphabet Cards for ongoing visual reinforcement, and the Working with LMNOP and All the Letters – An A to Z Manual for Parents and Teachers, which offers guidance for lesson flow, storytelling connections, and practical classroom or homeschool use.
Book Details
- Title: LMNOP and All the Letters A to Z
- Author: Howard Schrager
- Illustrator: Bruce Bischof
- Publisher: Lemon Tree Press
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 64
- Illustrations: Full color
- Written for: Waldorf Early class 1 (1st grade)
- Recommended Age Range Outside of a Waldorf Setting: 4 to 6 years
- Language: English