From the authors of the breakout bestseller All my friends are dead. (more than 175,000 copies sold) and in the humorous vein of Go the F**k to Sleep comes a laugh-out-loud collection of bad advice that turns the children's alphabet book on its head. Adorable illustrated characters lead readers down a path of poor decision-making, and alphabetical, rhyming couplets offer terrible life lessons in which O is for opening things with your teeth, F is for setting Daddy's wallet on fire, and R is for Raccoon (but definitely not for rabies). With plenty of playfully disastrous choices lurking around every corner, this compendium of black humor may be terrible for actual children, but it's perfect for the common-senseless child in all adults.
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"The co-authors of the darkly funny animated stories "All my friends are dead" have done it again with this parody children's book, capturing the hilarious essence of their debut novels."
-Cool Hunting
"...great fun for adults. The humorous illustrations, done in the style common in kids books, greatly add to the fun."
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-Cool Hunting
"...great fun for adults. The humorous illustrations, done in the style common in kids books, greatly add to the fun."
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About the Author
Avery Monsen is a New York-based artist and writer. He is the co-author of All my friends are dead. and All my friends are still dead.
Jory John is a California-based writer, editor, and cartoonist. He is the co-author of All my friends are dead. and All my friends are still dead.
Jory John is a California-based writer, editor, and cartoonist. He is the co-author of All my friends are dead. and All my friends are still dead.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Jonnie
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
...but somehow I am not. I kept repeating "Oh NO..." every time I turned the page, then laughing like crazy. This book is ridiculous, absurd, pointless, awful, and completely hilarious. Five stars.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a little different to All My Friends Are Dead and its sequel, in that this book rhymes. It's actually a poem where usually four sentences are presented for each letter where the last line rhymes with the second on each page, such as "J is for Justice. Make sure things are fair. If somebody wrongs you, just cut off their hair." Usually, the format changes with a few letters where a blunt message such as "G is for Grandma. Remind her that she'll be dead soon." These are sort of more shocking because the rhythm of the rhyming poem has been broken. Some letters even have two examples so they are over spread over four pages, such as "F if for Fire, made with logs and lighter, Throw Daddy's wallet in, It'll Burn Brighter!" Turn the page and it's "Now Daddy is shouting like you've never heard, And he keeps repeating a different F word." Usually there's text on the left page with a picture on the right.
It's a fun read, obviously a parody and giving the opposite advice to what you would tell a child. In fact the book clearly says on the back cover. This book is not suitable for children of any age. Don't just jump straight to the poem and picture pages though, the legal disclaimer at the front asking you to sign that you won't take legal action against the authors is really funny too. The illustrations are also a lot of fun. Like with All My Friends Are Dead, I'd prefer these books were the normal picture book size but that's just a small gripe. It's pretty hard not to enjoy these books, they are definitely a laughing and talking point to anyone who picks them up.
It's a fun read, obviously a parody and giving the opposite advice to what you would tell a child. In fact the book clearly says on the back cover. This book is not suitable for children of any age. Don't just jump straight to the poem and picture pages though, the legal disclaimer at the front asking you to sign that you won't take legal action against the authors is really funny too. The illustrations are also a lot of fun. Like with All My Friends Are Dead, I'd prefer these books were the normal picture book size but that's just a small gripe. It's pretty hard not to enjoy these books, they are definitely a laughing and talking point to anyone who picks them up.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Fjestad
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Quite funny if you're suited to this kind of humor. Goes great with our other books "All My Friends are Dead" and "All My Friends are Still Dead."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grandma was unimpressed.
But, dad loves it. This book is funny and lighthearted. You'll get a good 15 minutes of enjoyment out of it (then you can leave it in your guest bathroom for quick reading).
Published 1 month ago by St. Vaughn
1.0 out of 5 stars
6 year old begged for this book. We have a sick sense of humor in...
I love it when my kids get excited about a book and really want to read it. I also secretly love it when they get a mischievous glint in their eye when reading something sickly... Read more
Published 1 month ago by April Schodowski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Loved the book! It was very funny! I love reading it, I read almost every day! Very easy to read and very worth the money!
Published 1 month ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
I liked it!
Fun, pointless, and actually kinda clever. Will share with little friends at story time. Six more words are required. There.
Published 1 month ago by C. Martin
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good
I didn't think it was that funny. I was a little shocked that could be a children's book. Just not as funny as All My Friends Are Dead
Published 2 months ago by Emily
4.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible advice is hilarious
Funny book - just do not follow any advice given. :o) Does not shine all the way through, but clever enough to elicit a few giggles.
Published 3 months ago by Ender Wiggin, Third
5.0 out of 5 stars
Macabre and Hillarious
Every time the co-authors of a childrens' book state they have fled to a country that lacks an extradition treaty with the nation that published the book (once so far? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Thomas N. Brogan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very glad I bought it.
A very funny book that I bought as a gag gift for some friends that just had a baby. Everyone got a big kick out of the writing and illustrations... Read more
Published 3 months ago by adb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny book for adults
This book is hilarious, I love it. I won't read it to my son right now (who is 2), but when he's older I will. Just as a joke.
Published 3 months ago by Krisandra
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!
I bought this for myself and my daughter who has a 5 year old in K. It really appealed to our somewhat off-beat sense of humor!
Published 3 months ago by PKF
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