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The Absurd ABC

Project Gutenberg Online Catalog Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Crane, Walter, 1845-1915
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"The Absurd ABC" by Walter Crane is a whimsical alphabet book written in the late 19th century. This playful work serves as an engaging introduction to the letters of the alphabet, blending imaginative verse with illustrations to capture the curiosity of young readers. It presents a series of absurd and humorous associations for each letter, showcasing a lively and entertaining take on traditional nursery rhymes and stories. The book features a clever and amusing approach to each letter of the alphabet, where Crane ingeniously pairs words with delightful characters and scenarios. From "A for the APPLE" to "Z for the Zany," readers are taken through a playful journey that includes a baby, a cat playing a fiddle, Humpty Dumpty, and various other fun and recognizable figures from children's folklore. Each entry is accompanied by engaging, rhythmic text that makes learning the alphabet enjoyable, making "The Absurd ABC" a charming resource for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Christine D and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Notes:
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2005-12-11

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