Today's book is your chance to become the freshest parent in the playgroup while your kid learns their ABC's like a G."
Word to the muthas... and the poppas.
Unwrapping
Authored by James Tyler
Illustrated by Ella Cohen
* Ages: 4-6
* Grade Level: PS+
* Hardcover: Board Book
* Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions; Illustrated edition
* Pub. Date: October 11, 2018
* Language: English
Unwrapping some fun illustrations to make you
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About the book
This delightful book will have both adults and kids smiling as it is shared together. The board book for toddlers is creative, nostalgic ( for adults ) and emphasizes how word meanings can change from one generation to the next. Hip-hop words of the parental generation re-emerge having a totally different and fresh take once their precious baby arrives.
This ABC book has playful language and also is educational. The words with double meanings, a before and now take, are witty and smart. For instance Bb is for ballin', (a baby crying), Cc is for crib, (a baby's bed), Dd is for dawg, (one's close friend), Hh is for hood, (something worn on your head), Ss is for sucka (a soother), Tt is for trippin' (to get excited about something, or to get upset over nothing), and Yy is for yo yo ( a greeting, hello) just to name a few. Thank goodness the author includes a glossary at the back to define the hip-hop words because a nerd like myself certainly needs some coaching. 😊
The illustrations are clear, uncluttered, vibrant and very colourful. "O is for Old School" would be a wonderful gift to give to new parents. I personally love the book as it is quirky and quite unique. Your little one will want you to read it to them again and again after they see how much you enjoy the book yourself and in so doing they will learn the alphabet like a G. Hop to it and get a copy so both you and your kid can be hip!
Storywraps Rating - 5 +++HUGS!!!!!
Meet the author
About the illustrator
James Tyler started out in television comedy development and now works with clients like The Beano, Just Eat and Jagermeister as a Copywriter & Art Director. He has a BA in scriptwriting from Northumbria University. His favourite hip hop album is Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest. His childhood dream was to be the Fresh Prince and have a pet T-Rex. James lives and works in East London.
About the illustrator
Ella Cohen is an illustrator who draws on her love of printmaking and years spent in the Israeli sun to create work that is warm, witty, and playful. She graduated from Bezalel Academy of Art and Design and is currently a student at Berlin Weissensee School of Art. Her work has been acknowledged and showcased by the Society of Illustrators, The association of Illustration, Illustrative Berlin, and many others. Her hero is Angelica from Rugrats and she loves chocolate-covered pretzels. Ella lives and works in Berlin, Germany.
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