Charley Harper ABCs (Chunky Version) (Board book)

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Product Description

The incredible illustrations from modern artist Charley Harper come to vivid life in this beautiful alphabet board book. Full color.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Board book: 62 pages
• Publisher: AMMO Books (May 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934429074
• ISBN-13: 978-1934429075
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,175 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A is for Awesome, June 13, 2008

By	Julie Neal "The Complete Walt Disney World" (Sanibel Island, Fla.) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I loved this book! The illustrations of animals on each spread are graceful works of art. The delicate use of line, color and shape sometimes looks Japanese, sometimes like a collage made of construction paper. Others are loose pen-and-ink drawings.

You can tell the late Charley Harper loved animals, as his affection for them jumps off the page. There is so much personality! In D is for Dog, the smiling spaniel has dirt on his nose and legs, and you can almost see him panting. In I is for Iguana, two giant lizards battle for a captive tiny pig, swinging their tails and rearing up. Q is for Quail shows whirring wings on a fat and happy bird.

The inside covers show a collage of dozens of other Harper animals, most of which are not used in the book.

The board book itself is a little more sturdy than most. It will hold up well.

Charley Harper's ABC's is an outstanding way to introduce fine artwork to young children. Other good choices include Zen Ties and Walt Disney's Cinderella.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful board book, September 5, 2008

By	Thomas Pine (Irvine, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great sampling of Charley Harper's work and a great ABC board book for kids.

There is something interesting or cute in nearly every picture. Harper's unmistakable style makes the alphabet enjoyable.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for anyone!, June 15, 2008

By	J. Roubique "mkat_tdc" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been keeping an eye on the release of this book and it was worth the wait!
This is a very fun book with a clever and funny mix of some of Charley Harper's most notable images. Each time you open the book, there is a classic picture that will make you want to go through the whole book.
Delightful for any age and an excellent gift for any Charley Harper fan.