Product Description
by Benjamin Darling (Author)
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.
