Once Upon an Alphabet - Oliver Jeffers(2014)

              Oliver Jeffers has tried a new wave of short stories, each one to go with an alphabet A to Z. The story for A is with an astronaut, B centers a bridge, C is about a cup and so on.

A is for Amazing, B is for Brilliant ....... Z is for Zesty    

            Bob and Bernard live on either side of a bridge. As they were battling for a long time, Bob decides to end this battle. He burns down the bridge from Bernard's side, so that Bernard can't use the bridge. Alas, how could he return to his own home now, without the bridge?

            Well, that is only one story. Check this : How many elephants can you fit in an envelope? What happens when you throw something inside a never ending hole? What if an astronaut is afraid of heights? You will find amazing, quirky answers to these questions plus a lot.


ISBN 10 : 0399167919  & ISBN 13 : 9780399167911

 Publisher : Philomel Books

 Classification : Funny

 Age : Grades 1 and above

My Comment:
     
              First, Yaaa.....y, an ABC book that I am never going to be tired of reading. This book is a big hit with my elder son(Second grader). He read the stories by himself, sharing things, which he liked, to me. The book is excellent in many ways with the interconnection between the stories, mockery behind the narration and dry humor etc. Even higher grade school kids and grown ups too can enjoy this book.        

                On the other hand, I should admit that this book is different than the author's other books. Usually it is my younger son (Preschooler), who enjoys Oliver Jeffers' books. But the concepts and vocabulary of the stories in this book are slightly above his age. But he loved the pictures in the book. (Of course, who cannot adore those illustrations?)       

                Personally, we (I & my elder one) liked these stories : Elephants in the envelope (E&N), Ferdinand in the never ending hole (F), Story about the question (Q), Story of stolen x-ray spectacles (X) and ... (a long list) okay, we liked the book as a whole.
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12 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 18, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    This book sounds awesome! Thanks for the recommendation. Visiting from the KidLitBlogHop!

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  2. BCueninMarch 18, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    This looks good - thanks for sharing via the Kid Lit Blog Hop! We are in need of new ABC books, and I love Oliver Jeffers!

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    1. UnknownMarch 18, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      Thanks for the comment. I hope you enjoy this book soon.

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  3. Cathy L MurphyMarch 20, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    We love Oliver Jeffers' quirkiness! Thanks for sharing his latest. Stopping by via the Kid Lit Blog Hop.

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks. Just like you, we too love Oliver Jeffers' books.

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  4. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    This is a wonderful, truly original picture book; my kids loved it! Thanks for linking up at the Kid Lit Blog Hop!

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  5. CarolynMarch 23, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    I just got turned on to Oliver Jeffers by my sister-in-law, so I'll have to check this out for my older kiddos. Thanks! I hopped over from the Kid Lit Blog Hop!

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    1. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 10:08 PM

      Thanks for the comment. Sure, the kids will enjoy the fun, reading this book.

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  6. Katie TheLogonautsMarch 26, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    My third graders got a pretty big kick out of this book too - finally an alphabet book that doesn't talk down! Thanks for sharing with #KidLitBlogHop!

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    1. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 10:15 PM

      Thanks for the comment. I can feel the joy of your kids, as my son loved it as much.

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