Seattle-based artist Matthew Porter paints with acrylic on wood. His images are a piece of playful fun, child-like images of happy and curious animals.

What if a monkey were an astronaut? A pirate? How about a cowboy or a queen?

Matthew Porter’s stylish new alphabet book depicts these delightful creatures in an amusing array of occupations.

Written in the style of classic nonsense verse, the zany rhymes accompanying the bold illustrations teach little ones their ABCs while letting them discover unusual professions such as detective, snake charmer, bass player, and ventriloquist.