Alphabeasts

Wallace Edwards

ISBN 10: 1553373863 / ISBN 13: 9781553373865

Published by Kids Can Press, 2002

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1553373863I4N00

Synopsis:

A unique alphabet book combines lively text with strange illustrations, creating a surreal world that brings to life all of the animals, from A to Z, who live in an old Victorian mansion, from an elephant in the ballroom to an octopus hanging from the foyer chandelier.

Review: ...[A highly original and most appealing ABCDarium ... clever, arresting and thought-provoking through to Z.

Visual contrast abounds in debut artist Edwards watercolor-and-pencil illustrations, and he frequently conveys a sense of wit ?"

...[A] highly original and most appealing ABCDarium ... clever, arresting and thought-provoking through to Z.--Globe & Mail

Visual contrast abounds in debut artist Edwards' watercolor-and-pencil illustrations, and he frequently conveys a sense of wit ...--Publishers Weekly

This delightful alphabet book is perfect for a rollicking fun story-time, alphabet study, or poetry class. But don't save this treasure just for the kids - anyone who appreciates art or illustration will love it too.--Children's Book News

Imagine a slightly dilapidated Victorian house occupied solely by animals and you have the premise of this beautifully illustrated, faintly surreal alphabet book.--Booklist

Edwards ... lets his beautiful, mysterious pictures operate on the imagination as they will.--Quill & Quire, Starred Review

Bibliographic Details

Title: Alphabeasts
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Edwards, Wallace
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket