The world ham net directory (Unknown Binding)

by Mike Witkowski (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Wormell, whose first book, An Alphabet of Animals, was published in 1990 and captured the Bologna Graphics Prize, once again sets his abecedary apart from the herd through sheer force of artistry. Though the concept is a familiar one each turn of the page reveals a letter (both capital and lowercase) and a corresponding animal, from the Southwestern Armadillo to the African Zorilla (a skunk-like creature) the arrestingly beautiful wood engravings lift the book to a lofty level. Clean, sharp lines and a simplicity of composition that borders on stark define each illustration, while the animals themselves are strikingly iconic. Outlined in thick, dark strokes accented with gorgeous washes of color, each is placed in a setting that, with just a few telling details, suggests its natural habitat. An owl perches on a branch, for instance, against a serrated edge of trees lit up by a lilac night sky; the less familiar ibex (a mountain goat) stands against snowy peaks. A gifted colorist, Wormell creates hues that melt from one shade to another like a cloudless sunset. All ages.
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Review
"The New Alphabet of Animals is simply magnificent. A very satisfying strength lies throughout this book." Times Educational Supplement" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 57 pages
• Publisher: Tiare Publications; 3rd edition (1991)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0006DK1EQ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Animal Alphabet, May 31, 2006

By	Bethany (Provo, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Alphabet Of Animals (Paperback)

What a fantastic A-Z book. There are many of this type around but this is among the best I've found. First of all, the amazing illustrations are bold, colorful and contemporary. The layout is superb pairing a simple, large letter pair (upper and lower case) with the name of the animal in a slightly smaller font on the one side with the animal counterpart on the next. Some of the featured animals are common (horse, sheep, lion, etc.) and some are more obscure(uakari, zorilla)but a guide to the less familiar is offered at the back. It is a bit heavy on the birds (9 letters are dedicated to our feathered friends) but this complaint is very minor given the quality and educational value of this book. Most definitely recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and small, February 21, 2009

By	Enjoying Life (Nashville, Tn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Alphabet Of Animals (Board book)

This is a very cute book. I like that they have different and unique animals representing the letters. I thought this book was bigger, but it is a great size for my three year old and six month old.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best ABCD'eries out there, June 30, 2008

By	Bibhu P. Mohanty "CTPEKO3A" (San Diego) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: New Alphabet Of Animals (Board book)

Our daughter is obsessed with this book! The binding is kind of crappy and fell apart quickly, so we had it spiral bound. This was a worthwhile investment, as our kid can't get enough of this book.