“The Alphabet” is one of the most iconic books of the A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA publishing house - it was with this very title that the story of the publishing house began. This edition of The Alphabet is exquisitely illustrated by Kost Lavro, the publishing house’s chief artist. His familiar, now truly classic characters are touching and enchanting - the kind that stay with readers for a lifetime. The book includes well‑known poems beloved by many generations of Ukrainian children, as well as new works. The collection was compiled by Ivan Malkovych. Many readers sincerely consider this book the best Ukrainian alphabet book. The Alphabet is recommended for use in preschool education in Ukraine.