Wooden Alphabet Set — A–Z Letters & Keepsake Box

The Wooden Alphabet Set includes 26 individual A–Z letters made from natural, untreated solid wood and a personalised wooden keepsake box with a brass clasp.

Product Details

• Product: Wooden Alphabet Set — A–Z Letters & Keepsake Box
• Letter set: 26 individual wooden letters, from A to Z
• Letter dimensions: Approximately 5 cm high and 6 mm thick
• Keepsake box: Personalised wooden storage box with a brass clasp
• Box dimensions: Approximately 18 × 12 × 12 cm
• Material: Natural, untreated solid wood
• Finish: No paint, varnish or oil finish is applied
• Personalisation: A name, initials, short phrase or meaningful date engraved on the box lid
• Production: Made to order in our Antwerp atelier
• Recommended age: From 18 months with adult supervision

Natural Material Variations

Wood is a natural material, so grain pattern, colour and texture can vary slightly from one set to another. These differences are normal and make every Wooden Alphabet Set subtly unique.

The untreated surface may gradually develop a warmer appearance through handling and use. This is part of the natural character of the material rather than a manufacturing defect.

The wooden keepsake box lid can be personalised with a name, initials, a short phrase, a meaningful date or a brief dedication.

Personalisation Ideas

• A child’s first name
• A first name and birth date
• Initials
• A short phrase such as My First Letters
• Letters for the child’s name
• A brief dedication from parents, grandparents or godparents
• A meaningful date

Enter the wording exactly as you want it engraved, including spelling, capital letters, punctuation and dates.

Your Design Proof

1. Enter your personalisation. Add the name, initials, phrase, dedication or date when placing your order.

2. We prepare the layout. Your wording is arranged to suit the available engraving area on the box lid.

3. You receive the Design Proof. A digital preview is sent to your email address before engraving.

4. Review the design. Check the wording, spelling, punctuation and overall placement carefully.

5. Approve or request a small adjustment. Reply to the proof email before engraving begins.

6. We engrave the approved design. The approved layout becomes the reference for the finished box lid.

The Design Proof represents the engraving layout. Natural wood grain and colour may vary from the digital preview because every piece of wood is different.

Your order includes the complete A–Z wooden letter set, one personalised keepsake box and the approved engraving on the lid.

• 1 × complete wooden alphabet set: 26 individual letters from A to Z
• Letter dimensions: Approximately 50 mm high and 6 mm thick
• 1 × wooden keepsake box: Approximately 18 × 12 × 12 cm
• 1 × brass clasp closure: Fitted to the front of the keepsake box
• 1 × personalised lid engraving: Your approved name, initials, phrase, dedication or date
• 1 × digital Design Proof: Sent by email before engraving
• Protective packaging: Carefully prepared for delivery from our Antwerp atelier

The Design Proof is supplied digitally by email and is not a printed item inside the parcel.

Decorative objects and styling props shown in product photographs are not included unless they are specifically listed above.

Each Wooden Alphabet Set is made to order in our Antwerp atelier and delivered in 3–5 business days.

How Your Order Is Prepared

1. You place your order. Enter the personalisation for the keepsake box lid.
2. We prepare your Design Proof. A digital engraving preview is sent by email.
3. You approve the layout. Small adjustments can be requested before engraving.
4. We make your set. The letters and box are prepared, engraved and checked in our Antwerp atelier.
5. We pack and dispatch your order. Tracking information is sent when the parcel leaves our atelier.

Delivery Information

• Production: Made to order in our Antwerp atelier
• Delivery: Delivered within 3–5 business days.
• Shipping: Tracked shipping from Belgium
• Tracking: Sent by email after dispatch

Please check your delivery address carefully before completing checkout.

Learn more about our process on the How It Works page.

The letters and keepsake box are made from natural, untreated solid wood. Keep the set dry, inspect the pieces regularly and allow young children to use the letters only with adult supervision.

Care Instructions

• Wipe the letters and box gently with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
• Do not soak or rinse the letters or keepsake box in water.
• Do not place any part of the set in a dishwasher.
• Avoid cleaning products, alcohol, solvents, abrasives and harsh chemicals.
• Keep the set away from prolonged moisture, high humidity and direct heat.
• Do not leave the letters or box outdoors for extended periods.

Safety & Supervision

• The set is intended for children from 18 months with adult supervision.
• Inspect the letters regularly for cracks, splinters or other damage.
• Stop using any piece immediately if it becomes damaged.
• The box contains a brass clasp and is intended primarily for storage.
• Young children should not be left unattended with the keepsake box.

Good to Know

• No paint, varnish or oil finish is applied to the wood.
• Natural grain, markings, colour and texture will vary slightly.
• The untreated wood may gradually develop a warmer patina through handling.
• Open and close the keepsake box carefully to protect the clasp and hinge area.

Wooden Alphabet Set — A–Z Letters & Personalised Keepsake Box

The AtaNova Wooden Alphabet Set combines a complete physical alphabet with personalised wooden storage that remains useful beyond the early letter-discovery years.

The set includes 26 individual letters from A to Z, made from natural, untreated solid wood, and a personalised wooden keepsake box with a brass clasp. Each letter measures approximately 50 mm high and 6 mm thick. The box measures approximately 18 × 12 × 12 cm.

Every set is made to order in our Antwerp atelier. Before the personalisation is engraved on the box lid, you receive a digital Design Proof by email for review and approval.

Wooden Alphabet Set at a Glance

• Letter set: 26 individual wooden letters from A to Z
• Letter dimensions: Approximately 50 mm high and 6 mm thick
• Keepsake box: Approximately 18 × 12 × 12 cm
• Closure: Brass clasp fitted to the front of the box
• Material: Natural, untreated solid wood
• Finish: No paint, varnish or oil finish
• Personalisation: A name, initials, short phrase, dedication or meaningful date engraved on the lid
• Design Proof: Digital layout preview sent by email before engraving
• Recommended age: From 18 months with adult supervision
• Delivery: Delivered within 3–5 business days

Who Is This Set For?

The Wooden Alphabet Set is designed for families looking for a personalised wooden alphabet that supports supervised hands-on discovery and remains useful as a childhood keepsake.

It is suitable for parents, grandparents and godparents who want to give something with an immediate purpose and lasting personal value. The activities can gradually change as the child becomes more interested in letter shapes, familiar names, alphabetical order and simple words.

A Complete Physical Alphabet from A to Z

Each letter is a separate wooden piece that can be held, rotated, compared, sorted, stacked and arranged under adult supervision. This allows a child to become familiar with letter shapes through physical interaction rather than only viewing them on a printed page or screen.

The set does not prescribe one fixed activity or learning sequence. Families can begin with simple handling and shape recognition, then introduce matching, name building and early word activities according to the child’s interest.

Ways to Use the Wooden Letters

• Find the first letter of the child’s name.
• Arrange the letters of the child’s name with adult guidance.
• Find the first letters of familiar family names.
• Sort letters by straight, curved or similar shapes.
• Match a wooden letter to the same letter shown in a book.
• Place the alphabet in order together.
• Compare letters that look similar.
• Stack and arrange the letters during open-ended play.
• Introduce familiar letter names or sounds individually.
• Build short and familiar words with adult support.

There is no single correct way to use the set. An activity can be repeated or adapted as the child’s confidence and interest change.

Montessori-Inspired, Not an Official Montessori Material

The set is not presented as an official Montessori teaching material. Its natural, tactile and open-ended format can fit within Montessori-inspired play environments when used with adult supervision.

Natural, Untreated Solid Wood

The letters and keepsake box are made from natural solid wood without paint, varnish or oil finish. The untreated surface keeps the grain, colour and texture of the material visible.

Because wood is a natural material, grain patterns, markings and colour tones vary slightly between sets. These variations are normal and mean that no two Wooden Alphabet Sets will look completely identical.

The untreated surface may gradually develop a warmer appearance through handling and use. This natural change is part of the character of the material.

Choosing the Personalisation for the Box

The keepsake box can be engraved with a name, initials, short phrase, meaningful date or brief dedication.

• A child’s first name
• A first name and birth date
• Initials
• A short phrase such as My First Letters
• Letters for the child’s name
• A brief message from parents, grandparents or godparents
• A meaningful date

Shorter wording generally gives the engraving more room to remain clear and balanced on the lid. Enter the personalisation exactly as you want it engraved and carefully check the spelling, capital letters, punctuation and date format.

Design Proof Before Engraving

1. Enter your personalisation. Add the name, initials, phrase, dedication or date when placing your order.

2. We prepare the layout. Your wording is arranged to suit the available engraving area on the lid.

3. You receive the Design Proof. A digital preview is sent to you by email.

4. Review every detail. Check the spelling, wording, punctuation and placement.

5. Approve or request a small adjustment. Reply before engraving begins.

6. We engrave the approved design. The approved layout becomes the reference for the finished box lid.

The Design Proof shows the proposed engraving layout. It cannot reproduce the exact grain, markings or colour tone of the natural wood used for the finished box.

What to Check Before Approval

• The child’s name is spelled correctly.
• All capital and lowercase letters are correct.
• The date uses the intended format.
• The punctuation is correct.
• All requested wording is included.
• The proposed placement on the lid is suitable.

The Keepsake Box During the Alphabet Years

The wooden box keeps all 26 letters together between activities and gives the set a consistent storage place. Returning the letters to the same box after use can also make tidying part of the activity and helps prevent individual pieces from becoming separated from the complete A–Z set.

The brass clasp closes the box and gives it the appearance of a lasting keepsake rather than temporary packaging.

The Keepsake Box After the Alphabet Years

When the letters are no longer used regularly, the personalised box can continue as storage for meaningful childhood memories.

• Photographs
• Cards and notes
• A hospital bracelet
• A first lock of hair
• Small drawings
• Letters from family members
• Other meaningful childhood keepsakes

The engraving on the lid associates the box with one particular child, allowing it to remain relevant after the regular alphabet-playing stage has passed.

Suitable Gift Occasions

• First and early birthdays: A personalised set that can support supervised letter activities as the child grows
• Baby showers: A named keepsake that can first be stored or displayed and introduced later
• Birth gifts: A personalised wooden piece associated with the child from the beginning
• Naming ceremonies and christenings: A keepsake engraved specifically for the child
• Nursery gifts: Natural wooden storage that can become part of the child’s room
• Gifts from grandparents or godparents: A personal object designed to remain with the child beyond one occasion

Before Placing Your Order

• Confirm the exact name, initials, phrase or dedication.
• Check the required spelling and capitalisation.
• Choose the preferred date format when a date is included.
• Include any punctuation that should appear in the engraving.
• Keep the wording concise enough to remain clear on the lid.
• Use an email address you can access for the Design Proof.

How Your Order Is Made

1. Place your order. Enter the exact personalisation for the box lid.

2. Receive your Design Proof. We prepare and email the proposed engraving layout.

3. Check and approve the design. A small adjustment can be requested before engraving begins.

4. We prepare the complete set. The box lid is engraved, the 26 letters are prepared and the complete order is checked.

5. Your order is packed and dispatched. The finished set is prepared for tracked delivery from Belgium.

Delivered within 3–5 business days. Read more about the ordering and personalisation process on the How It Works page.

Care and Safety

• Wipe the letters and box gently with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
• Do not soak, rinse or place any part of the set in a dishwasher.
• Avoid cleaning products, alcohol, solvents, abrasives and harsh chemicals.
• Keep the set away from prolonged moisture, high humidity and direct heat.
• Use the letters from 18 months with adult supervision.
• Inspect the pieces regularly for cracks, splinters or other damage.
• Stop using any damaged piece immediately.
• The box contains a brass clasp and is intended primarily for storage.
• Young children should not be left unattended with the keepsake box.

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• Personalised Baby Keepsake Box — a wooden memory box for photographs, cards and early childhood keepsakes
• Baby Milestone Discs — Set of 12 — wooden monthly markers created for first-year baby photographs

Explore the Baby & Kids Collection

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Related Guides

• Wooden Alphabet Set Buying Guide — review the set, materials, personalisation and practical points to consider before ordering
• Learning Through Play with a Personalised Wooden Alphabet Set — explore supervised ways to sort, match, arrange and introduce the wooden letters
• Personalised Baby and Children’s Keepsakes: A Complete Guide — compare personalised keepsakes created for births, early childhood and lasting family memories
• What to Keep in a Baby or Family Keepsake Box — find practical ideas for using the personalised box after the alphabet years

Need a Custom Version?

Custom engraving layouts, coordinated nursery sets and non-standard requests can be discussed directly with AtaNova. Submit your idea through Custom Projects & Bespoke Orders.

Why Choose the AtaNova Wooden Alphabet Set?

• A complete physical alphabet containing 26 individual letters from A to Z
• Letters measuring approximately 50 mm high and 6 mm thick
• Natural, untreated solid wood without paint, varnish or oil finish
• A personalised wooden keepsake box measuring approximately 18 × 12 × 12 cm
• A brass clasp fitted to the front of the box
• A digital Design Proof by email before engraving
• Made to order in our Antwerp atelier
• Recommended from 18 months with adult supervision
• Designed for supervised alphabet activities and long-term keepsake storage
• Carefully checked and packed before tracked delivery from Belgium

A Set Designed to Remain Relevant

The Wooden Alphabet Set begins as a complete A–Z collection for supervised hands-on discovery and continues as a personalised keepsake long after the letters are no longer used every day.

It brings together natural material, physical letter exploration, personal engraving and lasting wooden storage in one made-to-order set.

What is included in the Wooden Alphabet Set?

The set includes 26 individual wooden letters from A to Z, one personalised wooden keepsake box with a brass clasp and the approved engraving on the box lid. You also receive a digital Design Proof by email before engraving.

What are the dimensions of the letters?

Each wooden letter measures approximately 50 mm high and 6 mm thick.

What are the dimensions of the keepsake box?

The wooden keepsake box measures approximately 18 × 12 × 12 cm.

What is the set made from?

The letters and keepsake box are made from natural, untreated solid wood. No paint, varnish or oil finish is applied.

Can I personalise the keepsake box?

Yes. The box lid can be engraved with a name, initials, a short phrase, a brief dedication or a meaningful date.

Can I add both a name and a short message?

A short combination of a name and message may be possible when it fits clearly within the available engraving area. The proposed layout will be shown in your Design Proof before engraving.

Will I receive a Design Proof?

Yes. A digital layout preview is sent by email before engraving. You can approve the design or request a small adjustment before the approved layout is engraved.

How can the wooden letters be used?

Under adult supervision, the letters can be held, sorted, stacked, matched, arranged alphabetically or used to build familiar names and short words.

Is this an official Montessori material?

No. The set is not presented as an official Montessori teaching material. Its natural, tactile and open-ended format can fit within Montessori-inspired play environments.

What age is the set intended for?

The set is intended for children from 18 months with adult supervision.

Is adult supervision required?

Yes. Young children should use the letters only with adult supervision. Inspect the pieces regularly and stop using any letter that becomes cracked, splintered or otherwise damaged.

Can young children play with the wooden box?

The box contains a brass clasp and is intended primarily for storage. Young children should not be left unattended with the keepsake box.

How should I clean the letters and box?

Wipe them gently with a clean, soft and dry cloth. Do not soak them, place them in a dishwasher or use cleaning chemicals, alcohol, solvents or abrasive products.

Will every set look exactly the same?

No. Natural wood varies in grain, colour and texture. Small differences between sets are normal and make every set subtly unique.

Can the box be reused later?

Yes. After the letters are no longer used regularly, the box can hold photographs, cards, notes and other small childhood keepsakes.

How long does delivery take?

Delivered within 3–5 business days.

What should I do if I notice a spelling mistake after ordering?

Contact us as soon as possible. If engraving has not yet started, we will do our best to correct the wording. Check all text carefully when reviewing your Design Proof.

Can I request a custom version?

Yes. For a different engraving layout, coordinated nursery set or another non-standard request, submit your idea through Custom Projects & Bespoke Orders.