A phenomenally phonetic ABC book, packed with more than enough jokes to keep children amused and plenty of extra words on each page to expand their vocabulary. A flap for each letter reveals surprises and even more words, and cheerful illustrations and bright colors add to learning fun.

Colin Hawkins won a scholarship to art school at the age of thirteen. Jacqui Hawkins went to college in London, where she studied graphic design. They are married with two children and now live in Ireland. Their first book, Witches, was published in 1981; since then, they have together produced over one hundred titles.