"ABC is for Circus" by Patrick Hruby

"ABC is for Circus" by Patrick Hruby

Description:
ABC IS FOR CIRCUS celebrates the colorful and festive world of the circus through each letter of the alphabet. Young children will enjoy memorizing letters and words like A is for Acrobats, B is for Big Top, and C is for Calliope in this imaginative chunky board book. ABC IS FOR CIRCUS is an awesome addition to our artist-centric line of ABC books and is sure to delight and audience of children and adults alike.

Los Angeles-based illustrator Patrick Hruby grew up in a log cabin within an Idaho forest. As a young boy he dreamt of running away to join the circus and become a trapeze artist. Eventually, however, he grew up to study math and physics before attending the renowned Art Center College of Design and pursuing a career as an illustrator. His interest in the geometry of nature is central to his work. Influenced by artists and designers such as Charley Harper, Paul Rand, and Mary Blair, Hruby has gone on to develop his own stunning and modern aesthetic. Hruby's clients include The New York Times Magazine, Playboy Jazz Festival, Varsity Pictures, and Brand New School. CMYK Magazine recently named him one of their Top 100 New Creatives.

My thoughts...
What an amazing, colorful, and educational ABC book! I could not wait to share this book with my daughters...the illustrations are just incredible! My girls loved this book! Not only are you learning your ABCs, but you can teach colors, animals, and all about the circus! I would recommend this book for any age baby and up...I could see this in every Kindergarten or pre-K class in the world! It is simply one of the most unique and fun alphabet books you will ever read! Love, love, love this book! 5/5 stars!!

You can purchase this book on Amazon (avail. November 2010).

Thank You so much Net Galley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for allowing me to read this book! I cannot wait to read more books from you in the future!

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