Numbers and letters of the alphabet that sound similar to words are used to construct sentences and phrases here (R U OK? I M OK, R U? or, Are you okay? I am okay, are you?). Originally published in a black-and-white version in 1980, this edition has added color to author William Steig's line drawings and a translation key at the back of the book. Born in 1907, Steig also wrote SHREK! and a sequel to C D B! called C D C?, among many others. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.