A for . . . Achoo?
B for Bump, Bang, and Bop?
C for Crackle, Clank, and Crunch?
This is truly an alphabet with attitude, created by that master of raucous humor, Ross MacDonald. In this hilarious book you'll see clothes ripped off an intrepid game hunter by a ferocious lion (ROAR! RIP! RUN!); a little boy who manages to pin the tail on his father, rather than the donkey. (NO! OH!...
Ross MacDonald has worked as an egg candler, dishwasher, soda jerk, house painter, street artist, papermaker, and printers. His magazine illustrations have appeared in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and many other publications. His first picture book for children, Another Perfect Day, was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year.
Mr. MacDonald lives in Connecticut with his wife, two children, four cats, and a large collection of...
Publishers Weekly, starred review
In a delirious explosion of vintage typefaces and sharp retro design, MacDonald goes from "A-choo!" to "Zip! Zap! Zing! Zoom." Every pictured situation has a slapstick bent and the onomatopoeia recalls classic biff-bang-pow comic-book fights. For the letter "F," a man steps on a rake ("Fa-dwap! Fwip!"), and for "L," a Valkyrie sings an operatic, sunset-orange "Lah!" (which fills an entire page) as she "leap[s]" from...
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Condition: good. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.0761317961.G
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 841327-6
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Condition: Good. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). First Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 8044826-6
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). First Edition. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Seller Inventory # 0761317961-11-1
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.95. Seller Inventory # G0761317961I4N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.95. Seller Inventory # G0761317961I4N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.95. Seller Inventory # G0761317961I4N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.95. Seller Inventory # G0761317961I4N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.95. Seller Inventory # G0761317961I4N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. MacDonald, Ross (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.95. Seller Inventory # G0761317961I4N10
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