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The Notorious A.B.C. Board Book

by Benjamin Darling

First Words Meet Hip-Hop History

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First Words Meet Hip-Hop History

An alphabet board book pairs everyday words with vocabulary from rap and hip-hop, including “apple” alongside terms such as turntable, drum machine, and microphone. More than 100 words are presented through illustrations drawing on the visual style of 1980s and 1990s rap culture. Each page honors a different artist, with names ranging from Run-DMC and Salt-N-Pepa to Lauryn Hill and Outkast, making music history part of an early alphabet introduction. The sturdy board-book format and basic vocabulary place the music references within a first-words setting.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Families introducing toddlers to letters and first words
  • Young children whose caregivers want to share rap and hip-hop artists
  • Parents interested in 1980s and 1990s hip-hop culture

Themes

Alphabet learningFirst wordsRap and hip-hop vocabulary1980s and 1990s hip-hop culture

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Book overview

The first and only first words and rap music ABC book, The Notorious ABC celebrates the history, spirit, and nostalgia of 80s and 90s rap and hip-hop with both common words and rap vocabulary.

With over 100 rap-themed and basic words, The Notorious ABC is the perfect way to help beginning readers and rappers learn their ABCs. Basic words such as apple, dog, and socks, are illustrated alongside musical vocabulary that is sure to enthrall every young rapper, such as turntable, drum machine, and microphone.

The illustrations celebrate the bright and iconic style of classic 80s and 90s rap culture. The book will immerse children in the spirit of the music while reminding parents of the rich heritage of this great musical genre. Every page honors a different hip-hop artist, from Run DMC to Salt n' Pepa and The Sugarhill Gang. So this book works as a perfect introduction to these musical legends for curious children.

The Notorious ABC is a sturdy and well-constructed board book that will the survive repeated readings your child will demand every night. It is set to become a read-again-and-again classic on your young rapper's bookshelf.

Artists included: A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes, Beastie Boys, Coolio, Dr Dre, De La Soul, Eazy-E, The Fresh Prince, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, MC Hammer, Ice Cube, Jay-Z, Kurtis Blow, LL Cool J, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliot, Notorious B.I.G.. N.W.A., Outkast, Public Enemy, Run-DMC, Salt n' Pepa, Sugarhill Gang, 2-Pac, Vanilla Ice, Wu-Tang Clan, Yo-Yo.
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