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.
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TextPublisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc., [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 29 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781492674313; 1492674311; 9781492674313; 1492674311Other title: Worst alphabet book everSubject(s): English language -- Homonyms -- Juvenile literature | English language -- Pronunciation -- Juvenile literature | English language -- Phonetics -- Juvenile literature | English language -- Orthography and spelling -- Juvenile literature | Alphabet books | AlphabetGenre/Form: Picture books. | Juvenile works. | Picture books. DDC classification: 421 LOC classification: PE1595 | .H35 2018Summary: 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."
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Vol info | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | A J M Library 868-5076 | [E] (Browse shelf) | 4A | Available | 38524 |
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."
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