{"product_id":"paul-thurlbys-alphabet-isbn-9780763655655","title":"Paul Thurlby's Alphabet","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover an alphabet like no other!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his first picture book, graphic artist Paul Thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable. From an awesome A to a zippy Z, this is the perfect ABC book for the young and hip.Is there any new way left to present the alphabet? The answer is “yes”, as this graphic artist demonstrates when he applies his retro style to the ABCs. . . . Skillfully constructed and cleverly composed, it's an awesome alphabet book that adults will also appreciate.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlick, retro-modern design and some cheeky vocabulary choices are the main  appeal of this straightforward alphabet book. As a child's introduction to the alphabet and corresponding vocabulary, this is  a serviceable addition. However, Thurlby's primary fans will be adults intent on applying an eye for haute design to the acquisition of their children's books  and playthings. \u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommercial illustrator Thurlby makes his picture book  debut, bringing his self-described “retro-modern, mid-twentieth-century” look to  an impressive alphabet book.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThurlby's pop imagery and millennial vocabulary should grab young imaginations.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs is the  custom with most such books, we travel in orderly fashion from A to B to C and  onward, but here most letters take the shape of an object or idea-or the object  or idea takes the shape of the letter, depending-with results that are both  surprising and refreshing.\u003cbr\u003e—Wall Street Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of Thurlby's letters is meticulously conceived — he often uses old books and pieces of paper for backgrounds, and his art has a very stylized, retro feel.\u003cbr\u003e—PRI's The World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his first picture book, Paul Thurlby makes the most of palette, type and  composition...Children may pick up this whimsical volume to learn their letters, but they'll  also come away with a heightened aesthetic sense.\u003cbr\u003e—Shelf Awareness Pro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritish graphic  designer Paul Thurlby plays with type in the most delightful ways...Children may pick up this whimsical volume to learn their letters, but they'll  also come away with a heightened aesthetic sense.\u003cbr\u003e—Shelf Awareness for Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle ones learning their letters will find this British designer's take on the illustrated alphabet, in which he assigns each letter a word to display, especially nifty. These modern, collage-type illustrations\u003cbr\u003eare much more appealing than classic alphabet fare and will educate both kids and design-savvy parents.\u003cbr\u003e—ForeWord Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery letter takes on a special shape in this artsy alphabet.\u003cbr\u003e—San Francisco Chronicle\u003cb\u003ePaul Thurlby \u003c\/b\u003egraduated from University of Buckinghamshire and became a full-time illustrator, whose graphic style is instantly recognizable. He is a regular contributor to many publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Independent,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Big Issue\u003c\/i\u003e. Paul Thurlby lives in England.","brand":"Templar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300381380837,"sku":"NP9780763655655","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763655655.jpg?v=1767734560","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/paul-thurlbys-alphabet-isbn-9780763655655","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}