Ick's ABC

by Fred Gwynne

Each letter of the alphabet introduces an aspect of pollution.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1971

About the author

Fred Gwynne was a well-known actor in addition to being a renowned children's author. Best known as Herman Munster from the sitcom The Munsters, Gwynne's books such as The King Who Rained and A Chocolate Moose for Dinner employed clever homonym wordplay for lighthearted humor that have delighted children for generations. Altogether, Gwynne published nine books over a long career.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each letter of the alphabet represents something that is a negative for our earth (except “R”). E.g. “F” is for fossil fuels. Very quick read. I think Gwynn’s was on the cusp of environmentalism.