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labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
Z is for Zombies
That growl and bite
They're out in the hallway,
So now...well...good night.
Clearly, we all know this is not a children's book. This is not the kind of book you would buy for a child who, say, accidentally watched an episode of The Walking Dead, or, even worse, an episode of the nightly news, and needs reassurance that the end is not quite nigh.
Yeah, this isn't the book for that.
For the rest of us, though, this book is hilarious. Every letter of the alphabet poetically summing up how the world is probably going to end any day now. While waiting to see which catastrophe finally takes us all out, leaving behind only cockroaches, Cher, and twinkies, here's a book to tide you over and keep you amused.
Beware the T. It's the most dangerous of them all.
Received via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
That growl and bite
They're out in the hallway,
So now...well...good night.
Clearly, we all know this is not a children's book. This is not the kind of book you would buy for a child who, say, accidentally watched an episode of The Walking Dead, or, even worse, an episode of the nightly news, and needs reassurance that the end is not quite nigh.
Yeah, this isn't the book for that.
For the rest of us, though, this book is hilarious. Every letter of the alphabet poetically summing up how the world is probably going to end any day now. While waiting to see which catastrophe finally takes us all out, leaving behind only cockroaches, Cher, and twinkies, here's a book to tide you over and keep you amused.
Beware the T. It's the most dangerous of them all.
Received via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'A Is for Asteroids, Z Is for Zombies: A Bedtime Book about the Coming Apocalypse' by Paul Lewis with illustrations by Ken Lamug is the kind of bedtime book to read if you don't really want to sleep.
One night at bed, Timmy has questions about the end of the world. Tim's father remembers a book that Tim received for Halloween that they had hidden because it was too grim. What follows is an ABC book with all the various ways the world can end. From global warming to killer robots to asteroids and zombies, the book is told in gleeful rhyme with beautifully terrifying illustrations. We get an inset of Tim's horrified face as he reads the book to his son.
This is really not a kids book unless you have a kid that won't have nightmares based on this book. The situations are told tongue in cheek, but they are truly scary. The illustrations are fabulous, and the rhymes actually have the right meter! This is a gift book for an older child who likes all things apocalypse.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
One night at bed, Timmy has questions about the end of the world. Tim's father remembers a book that Tim received for Halloween that they had hidden because it was too grim. What follows is an ABC book with all the various ways the world can end. From global warming to killer robots to asteroids and zombies, the book is told in gleeful rhyme with beautifully terrifying illustrations. We get an inset of Tim's horrified face as he reads the book to his son.
This is really not a kids book unless you have a kid that won't have nightmares based on this book. The situations are told tongue in cheek, but they are truly scary. The illustrations are fabulous, and the rhymes actually have the right meter! This is a gift book for an older child who likes all things apocalypse.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
arclems's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this book would be something new and different. Well, it is. It brings up many things that we should pay attention to and be worried about. There are also a few ideas that are stretching it a bit, but that's okay too. It's a story about real things that could happen, but also some that probably won't.
I had planned to let my kids read this. I thought they would like the subject matter and find it interesting and even funny. However, I changed my mind because of one page. I feel the page that took it a bit too far was the one that took a political turn. I don't think this should have been added to this book. Others may have a different opinion. The actual subject matter, nuclear war/bombs, is a real threat that could happen one day. I just feel it should have been presented in a different way. If you read this book, you will know exactly what I'm talking about. There was no need to include the person that was on that page. This could have been a great book to explain to kids the threats that are out there, but to put that kind of opinion in the book did not seem appropriate. The author and illustrator are going to alienate a large audience of people that do not agree with them.
The other pages were great, and the father's face in the lower corner of each page was pretty funny. However, the book pretty much turned me off when it turned political. This is unfortunate because I usually enjoy things like books and movies with zombie themes.
I really wanted to love this book. I would have gladly given this book a 5 star review if that one page hadn't been presented in the way that it was.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I had planned to let my kids read this. I thought they would like the subject matter and find it interesting and even funny. However, I changed my mind because of one page. I feel the page that took it a bit too far was the one that took a political turn. I don't think this should have been added to this book. Others may have a different opinion. The actual subject matter, nuclear war/bombs, is a real threat that could happen one day. I just feel it should have been presented in a different way. If you read this book, you will know exactly what I'm talking about. There was no need to include the person that was on that page. This could have been a great book to explain to kids the threats that are out there, but to put that kind of opinion in the book did not seem appropriate. The author and illustrator are going to alienate a large audience of people that do not agree with them.
The other pages were great, and the father's face in the lower corner of each page was pretty funny. However, the book pretty much turned me off when it turned political. This is unfortunate because I usually enjoy things like books and movies with zombie themes.
I really wanted to love this book. I would have gladly given this book a 5 star review if that one page hadn't been presented in the way that it was.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
maeghin's review against another edition
4.0
What a fun read! Warning ⚠️ not for kids!
V is for viruses
Now unrestrained,
Melting your organs,
Digesting your brains!
Its great if you have a dark sense of humor :)
V is for viruses
Now unrestrained,
Melting your organs,
Digesting your brains!
Its great if you have a dark sense of humor :)
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
3.0
A is for Asteroids, Z is for Zombies was hilarious - unless you are reading it to a kid. Then it’s terrifying and inappropriate. My guess is that this picture book is shelved in the adult Humor section. It was definitely amusing.
xxpumpkincatxx's review against another edition
5.0
Lunch break read! This was the cutest little adult graphic novel!! I loved the minimalistic use of color and excessive sarcasm!
bookfessional's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Nothing will ever replace Edward Gorey's [b:The Gashlycrumb Tinies|47558|The Gashlycrumb Tinies (The Vinegar Works, #1)|Edward Gorey|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327933644s/47558.jpg|3211551] as my all-time favorite alphabet book, but A IS FOR ASTEROIDS is a similarly entertaining, if more brash read.
OBSERVE:
And my personal favorite:
It's the robots that are going to kill us. 😱
Recommended. Ish.
Nothing will ever replace Edward Gorey's [b:The Gashlycrumb Tinies|47558|The Gashlycrumb Tinies (The Vinegar Works, #1)|Edward Gorey|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327933644s/47558.jpg|3211551] as my all-time favorite alphabet book, but A IS FOR ASTEROIDS is a similarly entertaining, if more brash read.
OBSERVE:
And my personal favorite:
It's the robots that are going to kill us. 😱
Recommended. Ish.
triciasreadings's review against another edition
5.0
This is hilarious! I just laughed out loud several times in the library.
E is for extraterrestrial invaders from space, they’ll probe from your butthole on up to your face
Bah ha ha ha !
E is for extraterrestrial invaders from space, they’ll probe from your butthole on up to your face
Bah ha ha ha !