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The Dangerous Alphabet: Neil Gaiman, Gris Grimly
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This book feels very Edward Gorey to me, in the best possible way.
As these two children set out to follow their treasure map, they find a sinister world beneath the sewers. The young boy and their plucky gazelle must discard the map and fight past evil pirates and nere-do-wells to rescue his sister who has been snatched away.
Told very simply, in 13 rhyming couplets, coinciding (almost) with the alphabet, you are guided through an underground realm filled with traps and tricks around every corner. The beautiful illustrations give substance to the sparse prose, and adds character to Gaimain's words. Interestingly, many of the background items on each page correspond to the letter being illustrated. For example, on the page for L, there is a ladder, llama, ladybug, lamp, and a ladle. A clever way to backup the alphabetical backbone of this cautionary tale.
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Two children and a gazelle romp through a gruesome alphabet filled with even more grisly illustrations . . . and a whole lot of rhyming fun. Just the right amount of thrills and chills and alphabetical humor for ages 5 and up.
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