Alphabestiary

by Ian McDowell

26 Poems and Drawings for Easily Alarmed Children and the Adults Who Like to Alarm Them.

A darkly delightful abecedarium of who or what may be lurking in the flowered garden, the sunlit playground, the pebbled shore or underneath your bed.

58 pages, Paperback

Published October 21, 2019

Reviews

[Kelley Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ordered this for my 6 year old nephew and he absolutely loves it! I read through it myself first and, for a kid that likes Five Nights at Freddies and Slenderman, it’s absolutely perfect. We had fun reading it aloud together. He loves it and so do I! The poems are fun and the whole book has a creepy Shel Silverstein vibe. Highly recommended for kids and adults alike.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun illustrated poem book whose subtitle is irresistible, “26 Poems and Drawings for Easily Alarmed Children and the Adults Who Like to Alarm Them.” For this purpose, the earwig is my personal recommendation.

[Heather Babcock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightfully dark and charmingly creepy! McDowell's book of spooky drawings and poems is refreshingly unique and is sure to captivate readers of all ages. If you love old silent horror movies, as I do, you'll love this. Highly recommended.

[Chantal Hopper · Rating 5 out of 5]

So fun and unique! I love this twisted little book. I bought one for myself and one as a gift for a friend!

[Clare Lune · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of vibrant creativity here. I love Ian's stuff.

[Super Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful and whimsically terrifying all original art, and poetry! Highly recommended!