“An imaginatively written, exquisitely crafted introduction to the world of cinema. It should be the first book on any kid’s shelf.”

“An essential and endlessly delightful book for parents who love movies almost as much as they love their kids.”

“An adorable addition to any cinephile’s coffee table and the best early introduction to film history for the next generation.”

“It is awesome. A beautiful little book and perfect portal into cinephilia.”

“A letter-perfect introduction to the world of movies that will delight your kid and save you from shelling out for film school.”

“Incredibly fun and charming, with gorgeous illustrations... perfect for leaving an impression on your budding movie lover.”

“Families who are dying for a break from regular kids shows might be able to inspire a budding cinephile with this elegant alphabet book.”

“A lovely little primer about legendary filmmakers from Hitchcock to Varda and beyond that will delight movie nerds of all ages.”

“Beautifully designed... Perfect for movie buffs both big and ‘lil!”

“Adorable. Visually stunning, informative and an incredible way to let people know you have good taste.”

“Brilliant. A great way to get kids excited about films when they’re young, and the writing is clever and insightful.”

“A bespoke and magical introduction to the wonderful world of film. If there’s a better way to learn the alphabet, I’m not aware of it.”

“Delightfully droll and impeccably illustrated, this book will appeal to movie lovers of all ages.”

“Finally, the language we’re forced to teach our kids combined with the language we want to teach our kids.”

“Delightfully detailed illustrations.”

“A beautiful book of great art and some of the biggest names in filmmaking history.”

“Hearing my kids fumble over pronunciations for Coppola, Fellini and Scorsese are marking reel change cigarette burns on many fond memories.”

“Informative, inclusive, and beautifully illustrated, it’s the kind of sacred text young film fans will be treasuring for many years to come.”

“Wonderful. Beautiful work. I especially loved seeing Elaine and Mike and the inclusion of Fulci is true cinema love.”

“Groovy. Why teach your preschoolers that O is for Orange when they could learn it’s actually for Ozu?”

“Fun and sophisticated.”

“A tongue-in-cheek delight... it makes a gorgeous addition to any adult’s coffee table.”

“A gloriously imaginative ode to many of the voices that shaped cinema as we know it. A charming gift for cinephiles of any age.”

“An invaluable intergenerational conversation starter that playfully bridges the gap between Toy Story and Tokyo Story.”

“The perfect gift for any film lover, big and small.”

“As perfect a gateway drug as I can imagine. Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated, buy it as a stocking stuffer for the best film geek in your life.”

“I love it! The artwork is gorgeous. I can see this sitting very nicely on my coffee table.”

“Stunning. A who’s who of cinema’s most influential voices with illustrations so beautiful I want to paper my walls with them!”

“A great way to teach your child about film history without forcing them to watch the movies before they’re ready.”

“A must for film nerd parents that want to repopulate the world with more little film nerds. A noble goal, indeed.”

“Like peering into a filmmaker’s career-turned-dreamscape, it’s a filmic wonderland for generations of cinephiles.”

“Each page is filled with such joyous iconography and brings to life so many treasured movie memories! Getting lost in all of its detail was the most delightful experience.”

“A great way to share your love of the movies with a new generation.”

“A gorgeously illustrated volume written in cheeky verse that makes a great aspirational checklist for the cinephiles-to-be in your life (and their parents).”