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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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781492674313
- ISBN: 1492674311
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 29 cm
- Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc., [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Summary, etc.: | 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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| Genre: | Alphabet books. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 17 of 19 copies available at Bibliomation.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardsley & Memorial Library - Winsted | J HALDAR (Text) | 33750000074391 | Juvenile Picture Book | Checked out | 05/03/2024 |
| C.H. Booth Library - Newtown | J PIC HAL (Text) | 34014149489685 | Juvenile Picture Book | Checked out | 04/20/2024 |
| Canterbury Public Library | E HALDAR (Text) | 33190000425082 | Juvenile Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe | JE HAL (Text) | 34026141123302 | Juvenile Picture Book | Available | - |
| Jonathan Trumbull Library - Lebanon | J 428.1 HALDAR (Text) | 33430152295119 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lebanon Elementary School | 421 HAL (Text) | 33431141458826 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mark Twain Library Association - Redding | JNF 421 Hal (Text) | 33620143569263 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Milford Public Library | 428.102 H (Text) | 34013143644402 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Morris Public Library | E 421 HAL (Text) | 33460142016861 | Easy Nonfiction | Available | - |
| New Milford Public Library | j421 HAL (Text) | 34021130816149 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
P Is for Pterodactyl : The Worst Alphabet Book Ever
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P Is for Pterodactyl : The Worst Alphabet Book Ever
A New York Times Bestseller! A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." --The New York Times Let's get real--the 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!
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