CDB!
Book • 2003
CDB is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by William Steig.
The book uses gramograms, where letters in the captions stand for words the letter's names sound like.
The illustrations help readers decode the captions.
For example, the title 'CDB! ' translates to 'See the bee!
' The book was originally published in 1968 and was later updated with color illustrations and an answer key.
It has been praised for its unique approach to language and its appeal to both children and adults.
The book uses gramograms, where letters in the captions stand for words the letter's names sound like.
The illustrations help readers decode the captions.
For example, the title 'CDB! ' translates to 'See the bee!
' The book was originally published in 1968 and was later updated with color illustrations and an answer key.
It has been praised for its unique approach to language and its appeal to both children and adults.
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