Dr. Seuss's ABC

The Dr. Seuss's ABC runs 24 pages and is a 1996 edition, per Random House Books for Young Readers. An alphabet book in which each letter brings a silly character or object, from Aunt Annie's alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz.

  • 0-3 yearsAge
  • 24Pages
  • board bookFormat
  • Dr. SeussAuthor

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Pages24

Within the typical range for board books (16 to 30).

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8middle 24120
Edition year1996

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Price$5.993rd lowest price of 92

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What sets the Dr. Seuss's ABC apart

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Book at a glance

Formatboard book
Pages24 (other board books here: 8 to 120)
Trim size4-1/4 x 5-3/4
Edition year1996
Age label0-3 years (from penguinrandomhouse.com)

What it's about, per the publisher

An alphabet book in which each letter brings a silly character or object, from Aunt Annie's alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz.

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Full specs

Random House Books for Young Readers Dr. Seuss's ABC
TypeBoard book
List price$5.99
AuthorDr. Seuss
PublisherRandom House Books for Young Readers
Formatboard book
ISBN-139780679882817
Pages24
Trim size4-1/4 x 5-3/4
Age (publisher)0-3 years
Edition year1996
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Dr. Seuss's ABC: questions answered

From Random House Books for Young Readers's published specs, last checked 2026-11-05.

What age is Dr. Seuss's ABC for?

The publisher lists "0-3 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

What is the ISBN of this edition?

9780679882817, the board book edition, 24 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.

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