Quentin Blake's ABC
"A is for Apples, some green and some red / B is for Breakfast we're having in bed" begins Blake's spirited ABC book. Each page playfully introduces a letter of the alphabet, a word beginning with that letter, and a phrase describing the word. Many pages are humorous, such as "G is for Grandma--she's really quite fat / H is for Hair that goes under your hat." The rhyming text is bouncy, as in "M is for Mud that we get on our knees / N is for Nose--and he's going to sneeze!" The text is also relevant to children's experiences, as in "I is for illness (which nobody likes) / J is for Junk--rusty beds and old bikes." Blake's zany watercolor illustrations, loosely outlined in black ink, are vibrant and whimsical. The oversized format and the large, bold print add visual appeal. Ages 2-5.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.