My favorites include some of a series of alphabet books about Canada (like “T is for Territories” by by Michael Arvaarluk Kusuga) and the Alphabet Room by Sara Pinto because the detailed pictures in it give lots to discuss. I also like A is for Activist, an alphabet book for protestors! (http://www.aisforactivist.com/ or my review of it at: http://housefulofchaos.com/activistchildrensbook/)

The last two on your list look interesting. I’m curious what types of quotations.