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G Is for One Gzonk!: An Alpha-number-bet Book
by
Tony DiTerlizzi (Goodreads Author)
Welcome to my silly dilly
take on ABC
It's lots of fun and really odd,
as you will quickly see
For they're no "leaping lizards" here
No "bears that bounce a ball"
In fact, these zany critters have
never been seen at all!
So turn the page and cast a gaze
on this menagerie,
but don't forget the beasts within
were all made up by me!
-- Tiny DiTerlooney
Hardcover, 80 pages
Published
September 12th 2006
by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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This book was obviously inspired in part by Dr. Seuss's Amazing Alphabet Book. The illustrations and general premise of made up alphabetic 'creachlings' are very 'Seussian'. And there is a lot of silliness and rhyming to match.
But this is no lame imitation - more of an homage maybe? And if I'm totally honest I'd say Di'Terlizzi's illustration far surpasses anything Seuss ever did. Suess had an amazing imagination. Di'Terlizzi has that AND the skill to execute it perfectly. I just discovered he...more
But this is no lame imitation - more of an homage maybe? And if I'm totally honest I'd say Di'Terlizzi's illustration far surpasses anything Seuss ever did. Suess had an amazing imagination. Di'Terlizzi has that AND the skill to execute it perfectly. I just discovered he...more
Next to Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet. This is my second favorite alphabet book to share with children. DiTerlizzi wrote this book between the writing of the original Spiderwick Chronicles and the Beyond Spiderwick Trilogy. It is funny, fun and a wonderful book. It is large even for a picture book, but that just give DiTerlizzi even more room to illustrate and expound. The creatures he creates are like a cross between Dr. Seuss and Star Trek. They are done in a charming style and the brigh...more
Very cleverly written. Most entertaining ABC book ever.
Most entetaining alphabet book I have ever read. DiTerlizzi does away with the classic systematic sequence of letters, and turns this into a story book instead.
There's two art styles to illustrate the story, one is more representational and the other is very reminiscent of Seuss, with wacky ink lines and flat spot colors.
The combination of the story plus the two art styles enable him to break the fourth wall easily, which makes this a very funny book to read.
There's two art styles to illustrate the story, one is more representational and the other is very reminiscent of Seuss, with wacky ink lines and flat spot colors.
The combination of the story plus the two art styles enable him to break the fourth wall easily, which makes this a very funny book to read.
Amazing! DiTerlizzi is one silly genius for sure! Every letter of the alphabet is represented by a "creachling" (or monster, if you like). Rhyming text reads much like poetry and the verses are definitely to make even the most serious person laugh out loud. Onsie, Twosie, Threesie add some numbers and mathematics to make a silly, mixed-up alphabet even more goofy. Definitely a fun read for children of ALL ages!
My son certainly doesn't need an alphabet book, but as you know- even when they are past something developmentally- they can get joy from visiting it. Anyway, he checked this out from the library and LOVES it. It's very silly and creative and fun. He quotes lines from it all day. I guess the author also has something to do with the spiderwick chronicles- but we haven't read or watched any of that yet.
I have never laughed harder with my son than we have with this book.
I picked this up at the library solely because I recognized Tony's name (an old colleague from our TSR days in the past). Now I'll be picking up at least 3 copies of this book for the coming Yuletide for various and sundry families and children who'll LOVE this book!
I picked this up at the library solely because I recognized Tony's name (an old colleague from our TSR days in the past). Now I'll be picking up at least 3 copies of this book for the coming Yuletide for various and sundry families and children who'll LOVE this book!
Since the schools have had to cut music and art programs I decided that when my children were with me I would do all that I could to cultivate their imagination. It's like Tony DiTerlizzi had my task in mind when he made this book.
The book is fun but not corny, and my kids asked so many questions while we were reading. We loved it.
The book is fun but not corny, and my kids asked so many questions while we were reading. We loved it.
A brilliant deviation for those of us jaded by the traditional, linear alphabet books.with 'G is for 1 Gzonk!' DeTerlizzi, one of our generations finest artists, is whimsically on par with the good Dr. (Seuss) and matching, if not surpassing, skilled illustration with the likes of Tennial and Holiday.
I liked that Tiny Diterloony mixed together numbers and letters. It was also interesting how he kind of did a play because he wrote the color of the Woo for the letters they were saying, and also that instead of X for one X, they crossed the X out and said 10. That's why I liked this book.
This is easily one of my new favorite picture books. As an aunt to 10 (and one more on the way) I'm always looking for an interesting, non-traditional picture book. DiTerlizzi delivers. The book is fabulous fun - an updated Dr. Seuss. I'll be looking for his other work, as well as picking up copies of this one for future gifts.
I liked that this book incorporated humor,poetry,and education. I think that children would like it and it, possibly inspiring fun conversation while practicing the alphabet.
Choas breaks out when a boy's alphabet book is invaded by numbers. This captures some of Seuss's artistic style but missed for me in the story and rhymes.
an alphabet books for kids old enough to know the genre pretty well, and to have a sense of humor; not great for teaching ABCs, really, but great fun.
As always, superb illustrations. The mixture of absurd alphabet book and counting book mostly works, even as it is played for chuckles.
The story didn't do it for me, but based on the author's excellent illustrations I would check out more of his work.
Another wacky alphabet book. The new creatures are amusing but the narration is irritating at times.
DiTerlizzi channels Seuss in this hilarious book, which may not be the most effective alphabet book ever written, but is certainly the funniest. The Ack and his twin brother Ick, the Neenel-Nonnel and others have a definite Seuss like flair about them. But the Pink Peepee-Weepkins that sleeps in a toilet are definitely DiTerlizzi. The detailed and inventive illustrations are like Seuss on acid, and the nonsense rival’s Lear, but the true appeal is in the hilarious, sometimes a bit vulgar, rhymin...more
It's fun, but a little too clever and British for the reluctant readers I work with.
Fun alphabet book. Original take on an old idea. Delightful illustrations.
May 06, 2010
Relyn
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of monsters and Tony
Recommended to Relyn by:
I love Tony DiTerlizzi
Creative and full of wonderful word play. And, of course, his art is amazing!!
Seriously has to be the best alphabet book for preschoolers.
Apr 15, 2012
Rachelccameron
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Loved the floating number things ... reminded me of doctor seuss
This is one of Sean's all time favorite alphabet books.
A funny book. Makes absolutely no sense! :) I love it!!!
funny spelling book. Quite Seussian
Great children's book
A VERY fun ABC book...
A little contrived.
This is my new favorite kids book - but it's also one of MY favorite books, and I'm 27! I picked it up because I really like the illustrations, and then I fell in love with the way it was written. It's a different take on the whole alphabet book thing and I always appreciate authors and illustrators who think outside of the box like that.
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New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Tony DiTerlizzi, has been creating books with Simon and Schuster for over a decade. From his fanciful picture books like, "Jimmy Zangwow’s Out-of-this-World Moon Pie Adventure", "Adventure of Meno" (with his wife, Angela) and "The Spider & The Fly" (a Caldecott Honor book), to chapter books like "Kenny and The Dragon" and "The Search for WondL...more
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