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An explosion of color and pattern are the central attraction in this otherwise confusing abecedary. An intriguing frontispiece of an old Victorian house that sports tusks for front pillars, a zebra-skin cupola and more, hints at what lurks within. "A is for Alligator,/ awake from a dream./ B is for Bat,/ slurping ice cream," kicks off the series of rhymed couplets that lead readers through room after room filled with alphabetically appropriate creatures. The alligator lounges on a tomato-red upholstered chair, his head propped on pillows of wildly contrasting design; beneath him lies a patterned oriental carpet, and ornate sage-colored Victorian wallpaper provides the backdrop. Visual contrast abounds in debut artist Edwards's watercolor-and-pencil illustrations, and he frequently conveys a sense of wit ("H is for Hippo, preparing to play," for instance, shows a rotund hippo waddling toward a delicate chair with violin and bow at the ready). But while there's much to look at, the visual references seem more suited to adults than younger readers. Some objects are related thematically, but they're rarely linked alphabetically. All ages.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4-Adorned with elaborate illustrations for each letter of the alphabet, this fanciful concept book may have difficulty finding an audience. The rhyming text is occasionally clever, but more often just bizarre. The text and art try to surprise and puzzle, but frequently seem nonsensical and awkward. The cat that imagines himself as a tiger and the kingfisher resting on a fishing-lure box are fun and witty. The zebra in the bathtub and the yak painting himself into a corner are enigmatic. There is an art-deco tone in the rich and varied patterns on the walls, floors, and furnishings throughout the book. The beasts are wonderfully drawn and fascinating, especially the xenosaur and narwhal, and the colors are vibrant. However, unlike Graeme Base's Animalia (Abrams, 1987), in which the imaginative alliteration and fantastic illustrations are woven together, the text and the art in this book try too hard to make a match. Although some children will be fascinated with the watercolor-and-pencil pictures, they may not be enough to make the book anything more than a marginal purchase.
Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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An explosion of color and pattern are the central attraction in this otherwise confusing abecedary. An intriguing frontispiece of an old Victorian house that sports tusks for front pillars, a zebra-skin cupola and more, hints at what lurks within. "A is for Alligator,/ awake from a dream./ B is for Bat,/ slurping ice cream," kicks off the series of rhymed couplets that lead readers through room after room filled with alphabetically appropriate creatures. The alligator lounges on a tomato-red upholstered chair, his head propped on pillows of wildly contrasting design; beneath him lies a patterned oriental carpet, and ornate sage-colored Victorian wallpaper provides the backdrop. Visual contrast abounds in debut artist Edwards's watercolor-and-pencil illustrations, and he frequently conveys a sense of wit ("H is for Hippo, preparing to play," for instance, shows a rotund hippo waddling toward a delicate chair with violin and bow at the ready). But while there's much to look at, the visual references seem more suited to adults than younger readers. Some objects are related thematically, but they're rarely linked alphabetically. All ages.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4-Adorned with elaborate illustrations for each letter of the alphabet, this fanciful concept book may have difficulty finding an audience. The rhyming text is occasionally clever, but more often just bizarre. The text and art try to surprise and puzzle, but frequently seem nonsensical and awkward. The cat that imagines himself as a tiger and the kingfisher resting on a fishing-lure box are fun and witty. The zebra in the bathtub and the yak painting himself into a corner are enigmatic. There is an art-deco tone in the rich and varied patterns on the walls, floors, and furnishings throughout the book. The beasts are wonderfully drawn and fascinating, especially the xenosaur and narwhal, and the colors are vibrant. However, unlike Graeme Base's Animalia (Abrams, 1987), in which the imaginative alliteration and fantastic illustrations are woven together, the text and the art in this book try too hard to make a match. Although some children will be fascinated with the watercolor-and-pencil pictures, they may not be enough to make the book anything more than a marginal purchase.
Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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