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ABC UK

ABC UK

by JamesDunn (Author), HelenBate (Illustrator)

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    Hardcover 2008

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    Paperback 2009

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 40
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 17 Jul 2008
ISBN 10: 1845076966
ISBN 13: 9781845076962
Book Overview: An alphabet book with a contemporary, diverse picture of British culture and achievements Two-level text makes this a book to share with young children and older children alike Includes a final spread with further information on each of the themes chosen Strong gift sales potential for visitors to the UK and friends abroad

Media Reviews
If you are often asked for a gift for visitors from abroad, and you want something different that reflects our culture, then ABC UK fits the bill. It has lots of potential: It makes an ideal souvenir, can be enjoyed by all ages and is educational too. There is a glossary in the back, and it could certainly be used in classrooms to discuss citizenship. In short, a must-have in every bookshop. Bookseller Something for everyone to relate to in our enriched mulit-cultrural melting pot of a nation. Perhaps it may also spark some interesting debates about whom, or what, was missed out. You might also ask why this hasn't been done before, but full marks to the authors for such a bright and bold attempt to meet the challenge. Publishing News 'The most innovative of all the picture books out this summer is in a sense the simplest. James Dunn and Helen Bate's ABC UK is a celebration of all things British, from King Arthur to Zero Degrees Longitude. The lovely pictures are consistently unexpected - Robin Hood is a black silhouette against a photograph of a wood, the Queen is a coloured drawing next to a painted corgi, V is for Vindaloo and so on. The opposite of jingoistic, it is the kind of thing I'd like to see turned into a poster for every primary school in the land; and if you're going on holiday abroad, will make you glad to be back home.' -- Amanda Craig Times James Dunn's book is a heartwarming mix of the predictable and the unexpected, the traditional and the multicultural. Helen Bate's witty illustrations make the most of the resulting juxtapositions. On a bad day you might want to substitute Hoodies for Holmes and Reality TV for Robin Hood but this is the UK on a good day, as it should be in a children's book, and as grown-ups sometimes need reminding. Financial Times Rule Britannia with this gloriously anglo-centric ABC book. From King Arthur to The Beatles, it's a quirky celebration of national identity and all the things that make Great Britain great. The illustrations, colourful and diverse, have a wonderful retro feel that will appeal to adults as well as children. tbkMag Christmas Supplement
Author Bio
James Dunn's family comes from Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales. He grew up in the Scottish Highlands and lives in North London, where he works in publishing. When it comes to sport he is not one of those who supports Scotland and whoever's playing against England. This is his first book. Helen Bate is an exciting and versatile illustrator, who previously qualified as an architect. Her work for Frances Lincoln includes the Purple Class stories by Sean Taylor and Sita, Snake-Queen of Speed by Franzeska Ewart. She is also the publisher of Pictures to Share, a series of illustrated books for people with dementia. Her picture book ABC UK by James Dunn was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She currently lives in Cheshire.