Alphabet books are a tricky genre. “Who is the audience?” is a prime question. ABC3D crosses borders well from country to country—there’s no text, and younger to older viewers (even adults) will enjoy it—and the construction and concept beg for additional viewings. The artistry is in the simplicity: red, black, or white three-dimensional letters appear or disap pear when pages open. One particular flaw—all the letters are uppercase except for two: i and j. In order to spread across the verso and recto, these two letters share the large dot that pops up from the gutter. This won’t teach the alphabet but may inspire creativity . lmp

Originally published by Jeunesse Albin Michel France, in 2008.

"Easily the most innovative alpabet book of the year, if not the decade... Beyond clever."—The Washington Post

Prepare to be amazed. From the lenticular cover that changes with the angle of your hands all the way to the Z, ABC3D is as much a work of art as it is a pop-up book. Each of the 26 three-dimensional letters move and change before your eyes. C turns into D with a snap. M stands at attention. X becomes Y with a flick of the wrist. And then there's U...Boldly conceived and brilliantly executed with a striking black, red, and white palette, this is a book that readers and art lovers of all ages will treasure for years to come.

ABC3D is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.