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About The Book Fairy

A career Children’s Librarian, the Book Fairy (a.k.a. kittenpie) has worked in library systems in both New York and Toronto. She’s thrilled to have another place to share the books she loves without creeping people out the way she does at the bookstore.

ABCs for the Alpha Hipster

shelf candy canada (Jun.23.10)    


Sick of Apple, Boat, Cat? Nice photos and cute illustrations got you yawning? This should wake you up...

Alternative ABCs
by 13th Floor
Audience: 0-5 year olds & their amuseable grownups
List Price: $16 ($12 online)
Available: www.chapters.indigo.ca
Why it's sweet:
Sometimes the whole hipster thing is just too convoluted, but in the hands of graphic designers known for their street style, it totally works. Maybe it's because they walk the line between being cool and laughing at their own attitude. Maybe it's because the aesthetic isn't borrowed, but comes with solid cred, but somehow, it's really kind of awesome. There is something for everyone, too, from hip-hop and graffiti style to surf culture to crunchier folk. (They had me at "Dude!")

Take a look at a few pages here to get a feel for the graphics.

Thought that was sweet? You'll enjoy:


Dwell Studio Board Books
Little Star Style Guide
Fantastic Mr. Fox Room



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