G is for One Gzonk! An Alpha-Number-Bet Book

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!

What a romp! A little bit Dr. Suess, a little bit kooky, a whole lot of fun. I think it would be perfect for 5-7 year olds. Went a little bit over my 4yo's head and took a bit to capture my 9yo...but it hooked them both by then end.

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.

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.

Unique book with quirky characters and lots of humor. Breaks from the mold (in alphabet books) and makes the alphabet fun again!

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.