The tone of this book can be a little snarky, and the humor may be a little too offbeat for some, but ... I really enjoy the book. There are so many layers of humor, and I catch myself chuckling at something new every time!My kids, now six, have loved it for over a year, and still ask for it often. They even make up stories about the letters, and what would happen if different letters of the alphabet fell out of commission! And I appreciate the clever nod to modern social cues as well as outstanding attention to detail in the combination of letters, from the house party on the opening page through all the steps to save E.Once E is out of commission, it is a little tricky to pronounce several of the words and I sort of wish Y had stepped up to take E's place rather than the letter that did, but ... I suppose that would have made it all too easy!Offbeat and quirky, and just my cup of tea to keep me entertained during storytime. I'm not sure what age this book should be for. As an adult, it was fun to read and see the hidden meanings. My 10-year-old also saw the hidden meanings but said this was for younger kids. My 6-year-old thought it was funny but I had to explain some things for him to really get it. It's definitely a book that you can have a conversation on every page.Examples of hidden meanings: A says to F "This isn't a very good report card." Z says "I'm still sleepy." Y says, "No one can use E, including us?"P and U are sitting together on a couch and N says, "You two shouldn't sit together."
What do You think about E-mergency! (2011)?
I am loving Tom Lichtenheld's books! This is a great book about letters!
—Rona
Fun to read once but I don't think I would read it again.
—Elany
This may be the BEST book I have ever read!!!!
—x925x
