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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 / Raj Haldar & Chris Carpenter ; pictures by Maria Tina Beddia.
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."
Record details
- ISBN: 1492674311
- ISBN: 9781492674313
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 22 x 29 cm
- Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4 and up. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 25.50 |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | CON JP Halda | 31681020099800 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Arranged from a to z, presents an entertaining look at the English language, from wacky words to peculiar pronunciations. - Sourcebooks Inc.
A New York Times Bestseller!
A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." âThe New York Times
Let's get realâthe English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you!
This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in the English language and demonstrating how to pronounce them. Fun and informative for word nerds of all ages!
