This book is dedicated to Dr. Seuss and and another fellow who I can't put my finger on which will make more sense when you read the dedication. His style is similar to Dr. Seuss and the book is just pure fun. He uses numbers and Alphabet using humor and wit. The illustrations are funny and the side comments that the boy, book writer and artist uses keep the reader on their toes. ( )

This would be a great idea for a classroom activity. Students could make their own alphabet book but could use thjeir imagination to create things that begin with Q, X and Z rather than quail, xylophone and zebra. COULD READ THIS AND THEN HAVE STUDENTS MAKE THEIR OWN ALPHABET BOOKS THAT CONTAIN THEIR OWN ILLUSTRATIONS AND INVENTED CREATURES.

In "G is for Gzonk," DiTerlizzi has created fantastic imaginary creatures with illustrations and descriptions reminiscent of Dr. Suess's style. Beyond, the illustrations, though, I feel that the book is lacking. As an alphabet book, it is too long and text heavy for very young children. It is too complex for young readers, but the subject matter is too simple for older ones. It left me wondering what audience it was designed for. The addition of the counting element detracts from the flow of the book, and creates an unwelcome contrast in illustrative technique. So, although the illustrations are outstanding and thought provoking, I feel the book may have missed it's mark. ( )

In the Style of Dr. Seuss, here we meet Tiny DiTerlooney. He warns us that we ought to “say good-bye to boring books where bears can bounce a ball.” Instead, he uses delightful watercolor illustrations to introduce twenty-six highly original ‘Creachlings.’ Lots of fun – especially for older children who will relish an all-new take on the alphabet.

If you love alphabet books, this is one you will definitely want to add to your collection. With his rhyming lyrics, simple artwork, and imaginative creatures, the author delivers a unique alphabet book. On each page, the boy narrator is found in bold colors making crazy facial gestures relating to the letter characters. The letter characters are contrasted in one color scheme, and the author has included little explanatory notes. DiTerlizzi's imaginative illustrations are almost Seuss-like in their zany combinations of characters. Young children will enjoy the silly antics and poses of the characters and the flowing rhyme of the story. Beginning with the letter F, two counting creatures show up unexpectedly and slip in interesting facts and numbers. This is a humorously written collection of unusual creatures that will captivate young children and help them learn the alphabet. After hearing it read, children could create their own alphabet book made up of imaginary creatures. For those young children who love math, you might ask the children to find and create their own number facts for the letter characters. The book could also be used with older students to teach creativity and rhyming. Janie E. Stokes (Library Media Connection, January 2007) ( )