The Tragically Hip ABC is a way to introduce the ABCs with an iconic Canadian Alternative Rock Band that will have you rockin’ the ABCs.
~ Momma Braga
Synopsis
The Tragically Hip has been at the heart of the Canadian musical zeitgeist, evoking a strong emotional connection between their music and their fans that remains unrivaled. The five-piece group of friends includes Rob Baker (guitar), Gord Downie (vocals, guitar), Johnny Fay (drums), Paul Langlois (guitar), and Gord Sinclair (bass), who all grew up in Kingston, Ontario. The Tragically Hip was achieved both mass popularity, with more than 10 million albums sold in Canada and over 1.5 million sold in the U.S, and peer recognition through seventeen Juno Awards – picking up the distinguished Humanitarian Award in 2021 which recognizes Canadian artists or industry leaders whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada and beyond. Through their career, the band became a cultural touchstone in Canada.
Now, almost forty years of music can be appreciated in a brand-new way: an ABC picture book! From “A is for Ahead by a Century” to “N is for New Orleans is Sinking” all the way to “Z is for Frozen in My Tracks,” this illustrated ode to the band will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Featuring art from Canadian illustrators Clayton Hanmer, Julia Breckenreid, Bridget George and Monika Melnychuk, this is the perfect gift for Hip fans old and new!
#MelAndNikkiReview
The Tragically Hip ABC is a great way to introduce the ABCs to your little one with a dash of Canadian music culture! As you go through the alphabet, tributes paid to the band’s roots and music is celebrating.
An unique way to combine music greatness, culture and the alphabet in one captivating story for young children. Illustrations are bright, captivating and unique themselves. Making this a great book to add to your baby and toddler’s reading lineup.
For this #MelAndNikkReview, we give this book 5 rocks out of 5! A great piece of literature to have as it will be a piece of history to own.
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About the Author
Clayton Hanmer is an illustrator with a broad range of clients from the New York Times to National Geographic Kids. He has illustrated several books including Trending: How and Why Stuff Gets Popular by Kira Vermond. He lives in Prince Edward Country with his family.
Bridget George is an Anishinaabe author-illustrator and mom. She was raised on the shores of Lake Huron in the traditional territory of her people in Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. It’s a Mitig! was her debut picture book.
Julia Breckenreid is an illustrator who lives in Toronto, painting stories for kids big and small. She holds a Diploma in Illustraton from Sheridan College. Her books include An Eye for Color by Natasha Wing and A Room of Your Own by Beth Kephart.
Monika Melnychuk is an illustrator who lives in Whitehouse. Her illustrations have been featured in Fashion 18, Chickadee, Owl, UTNE Reader and the New York Times. She is also the illustrator of Girl in the Know by Anne Katz.
Until next time…Happy Parenting!
~ Momma Braga
*Please note that we received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are our own.
