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The Tragically Hip ABC

A picture book inspired by The Hip's decades-long career.

The Tragically Hip with Drew Macklin, illustrated by Clayton Hanmer, Julia Breckenre

A grey book cover with cartoon animals and red text reading The Tragically Hip ABC.

The Tragically Hip ABC is a love letter to The Hip: an ABC picture book for young music fans that features illustrations from four renowned Canadian illustrators.

Decades of the band's hit singles, iconography, and touchstones can be appreciated in a brand-new way: an ABC picture book! From "A is for Ahead by a Century" to "N is for New Orleans is Sinking," all the way to "Z is for Frozen in My Tracks," this illustrated ode to the band can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

Featuring art from acclaimed Canadian illustrators Clayton Hanmer, Julia Breckenreid, Bridget George, and Monika Melnychuk, this book will be the perfect gift for fans of The Hip both old and new. (From Tundra Books)

The Tragically Hip are a critically acclaimed band that has been a fixture in Canadian music for over 30 years and are beloved by fans across the country and the world. They've won 15 Juno awards and sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.

Drew Macklin is a real estate agent who lives in Cobourg, Ont.

Clayton Hanmer is a cartoonist, writer and animator from Bloomfield, Ont. He's also illustrated several picture and middle-grade books includingTrending: How and Why Stuff Gets Popularby Kira Vermond.

Julia Breckenreid is a Toronto-based illustrator whose work includesAn Eye for Colourby Natasha Wing andA Room of Your Ownby Beth Kephart.

Bridget George is an Anishinaabe author and illustrator from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.It's a Mitig!was her first picture book.

Monika Melnychuk is an illustrator from Whitehorse. She is also the illustrator ofGirl in the Knowby Anne Katz.

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