Book details

Macmillan Children's Book

A Is for Musk Ox

Musk Ox (Volume 1)

Author: Erin Cabatingan, illustrated by Matthew Myers

A Is for Musk Ox

A Is for Musk Ox

About This Book

Musk Ox, our rambunctious anti-hero, literally chews through the cover of this anarchic alphabet book. Having eaten the apple that A was supposed to be for, he blithely inserts himself, claiming...

Page Count
40
On Sale
10/16/2012
Age Range
5-7

Book Details

Musk Ox, our rambunctious anti-hero, literally chews through the cover of this anarchic alphabet book. Having eaten the apple that A was supposed to be for, he blithely inserts himself, claiming A is for Musk Ox—because musk oxen are Awesome and live in the Arctic, which includes Alaska! Zebra, his nemesis, is less than thrilled.

And so this cantankerous couple lead the reader on a romp through the alphabet with Musk Ox claiming every letter for himself, and Zebra doing his level best to keep him under control. Filled with Matthew Myers's hilarious artwork with lots of hidden details for kids to explore, this may be the funniest alphabet book ever created.

Imprint Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

ISBN

9781596436763

In The News

“...this ABC succeeds thanks to its hero's unstoppable swagger.” —Publishers Weekly

“…this vibrantly illustrated romp will deliver big laughs.” —Kirkus

“This is best suited for youngsters who've moved on from alphabet books entirely and who will get a kick out of chaotic disarrangement of the old familiar formula.” —BCCB

About the Creators

A Is for Musk Ox

A Is for Musk Ox