When a young girl learns that her grandmother's hands have grown too shaky to make pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs), she learns the art herself, hoping to heal her grandmother's heart. The book explains the method for making pysanky, as well as a bit about the history, symbolism and tradition behind the craft.

Picture the Alphabet is more than an alphabet book, it's a look and find book. Each letter features a scene page and an objects page. Within each of these pages are hidden objects for you to discover. A key at the end of the book will show you if you've found them all, and an 'In Case You Were Wondering' page explains a bit more about interesting animals and objects.

Picture the Alphabet is a visual feast of words that represent each letter of the alphabet. The book challenges children to look and find hidden objects. The objects reinforce letter recognition and vocabulary. At the end of the book, a key for hidden objects is included. There are also ‘In Case You Were Wondering,’ pages that share a brief definition of less common words.

When a young girl learns that her grandmother's hands have grown too shaky to make pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs), she learns the art herself, hoping to heal her grandmother's heart. The book explains the method for making pysanky, as well as a bit about the history, symbolism, and tradition behind the craft.