Animalia, by Graeme Base. New York: Abrams, 1986.

ISBN: 978-0140559965

Annotation: A witty alphabet book that introduces sophisticated language in an accessible and fun way, with Base’s trademark lavishly detailed illustrations.

Illustrations: watercolor, inks, gouache, watercolor pencils

4Q/4P

DM 6/27/09

Base, G.  (1986).  Animalia.  New York:  Harry N. Abrams, Inc.  0810918684.  5Q/5P.  Original paintings.  

The beautiful and intricate illustrations accompanying this alphabet book are sure to please all ages.  

Alliteration:  Base uses excellent alliterations to help with this fun alphabet book, not only with words but also with pictures.  Throughout the illustrations each page is assigned a letter and includes a written alliteration as well as many fun detailed pictures of objects beginning with the represented letter.  Examples of alliteration in the book are:  Lazy Lions Lounging in the Local Library, Two Tigers Taking The 10:20 Train To Timbuktu and Youthful Yaks Yodeling in Yellow Yachts.