Southwest ABC

An ABC adventure through the Southwest, filled with vibrant art and playful rhymes!

Discover the ABCs through a whimsical exploration of the scenic American Southwest! This magical book highlights canyons, monsoons, hats, animals, insects, boots, cacti, sweet treats, and other desert imagery with playful rhyming couplets.

Southwest ABC also serves as a learning resource for families to practice imagination, critical thinking, and observational skills at home. Inspire your little ones to learn their letters alongside engaging artworks drawn from the Phoenix Art Museum’s collection. Featuring artworks by well-known artists including Thomas Moran, Faith Ringgold, Charles Gaines, Elena Climent, Ed Mell, Tommy Dale Palmore, Mariana Yampolsky, and many others.

Dawn Berg is curatorial specialist at Phoenix Art Museum where she coordinates the institution’s publications. Berg previously managed the museum’s family programs where she developed multisensory experiences to help intergenerational audiences connect to the museum’s collection and special exhibitions.