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The Backwards Alphabet Book

Laugh all the way from Z to A...
Brief Description
Are you ready to start the alphabet? Good, let's go... Z is for Zebra. Wait, what?! When Apple is nowhere to be seen as the very important alphabet book begins, Zebra gets the call-up first. But Zebra's not ready—Z for Zebra never kicks off the alphabet!... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Backwards Alphabet Book

Journey backwards from Z to A to find out where Apple has disappeared to! A quirky, laugh-out-loud reinvention of the classic alphabet book, with bold, bright illustrations from artist, Paul Friedrich.

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Are you ready to start the alphabet? Good, let's go... Z is for Zebra. Wait, what?!

When Apple is nowhere to be seen as the very important alphabet book begins, Zebra gets the call-up first. But Zebra's not ready—Z for Zebra never kicks off the alphabet!

While the alphabet continues backwards, Zebra and his friend Yak make it their mission to find Apple and set things straight once and for all...

Learn your ZYX's with this quirky, laugh-out-loud reinvention of the classic alphabet book—perfect for kids and adults alike. With bold, bright illustrations from graphic novelist, cartoonist, fine artist, and graphic designer Paul Friedrich.

The Backwards Alphabet Book is not just an exploration of letters but a delightful journey into a topsy-turvy world where humour and creativity reign.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444981742

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 314g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Paul Friedrich is an Eisner-award nominated graphic novelist, cartoonist, fine artist and graphic designer, whose work includes the independently published, Onion Head Monster. His off-beat characters, distinct style and witty modern life views have established him internationally as a pop icon. The Backwards Alphabet is his first picture book.

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