Description

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Yo Gabba Gabba! meets Yo! MTV Raps in this lively and educational book for young children learning the alphabet—and their hip-hop–loving parents.

Take a wondrous alphabetical journey through the glorious history of hip-hop in this kid-friendly introduction to the music that defined a generation. Featuring clever rhymes and graffiti-style drawings by legendary artist Mr. Kaves, Hip-Hop Alphabet uses the twenty-six letters of the alphabet to educate kids about classic icons (LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, and Jay-Z), as well as essential elements of the music and culture (DJs, microphones, and turntables). Learn the ABCs with a beat!

About the Author

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Howie Abrams is a former music business executive turned author. He co-authored The ABCs of Metallica and Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains, and has written The Merciless Book of Metal Lists, Misfit Summer Camp: 20 Years on the Road with the Vans Warped Tour, Hip-Hop Alphabet, Hip-Hop Alphabet 2 and The ABCs of the Grateful Dead.

Praise For…

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"Learn about hip-hop culture in a fun and inventive way... Introduce children to hip-hop history and the wonders of reading."
— XXL

"Makes the history and culture of the genre accessible to all ages... Touches on all facets of hip-hop history."
— Grammy.com, the official website of The Grammys

"Introduce the youngest of hip-hop fans to the genre."
— Pigeons & Planes

"Teach Kids Their ABCs AND the Importance of Hip-Hop History."
— Ambrosia for Heads