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P is for pterodactyl the worst alphabet book ever ; all the letters that misbehave and make words nearly impossible to pronounce

Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight'...

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Main Authors: Haldar, Raj (Author), Carpenter, Chris (Author)
Other Authors: Lushlife (Musician), Beddia, Maria Tina (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc., [2018]
Subjects:
English language > Homonyms > Juvenile nonfiction.
English language > Pronunciation > Juvenile nonfiction.
English language > Phonetics > Juvenile nonfiction.
English language > Orthography and spelling > Juvenile nonfiction.
Alphabet books > Juvenile.
Picture books.
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Summary:Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight's knife nicked the knave's knee." Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like "a bright white gnat is gnawing on my gnocchi" with ease. Everyone from early learners to grown-up grammarians will love this wacky book where "A is for Aisle" but "Y is definitely not for Why."
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 29 cm
ISBN:9781492674313
1492674311
Author Notes:Raj Haldar is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling picture book, P is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever, But, for close to a decade, he has been better known as Lushlife, the rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. In that time, he's amassed a fervent global fanbase and released award-winning viral music videos that highlight his erudite lyrics. The Sunday New York Times describes his work as"an intoxicating mix of captivating rhymes with audacious, gorgeous production." So it should come as no surprise that Haldar has made the leap into the world of children's literature. His latest book entitled, This Book is Banned gives young readers a lighthearted entrypoint to begin understanding the dangers of book banning and censorship. His work has been featured by The Washington Post, Interview Magazine, VICE, Pitchfork, Village Voice, Mental Floss, BBC, SPIN and more!
Raj currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his wife and two young daughters.
> Chris Carpenter is a software developer for a tech startup in New York.
Maria Beddia is a freelance illustrator, muralist, and textile designer based in Philadelphia.
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