No Reading Allowed

Written by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter · Illustrated by Bryce Gladfelter

Part of the The Worst Book Ever series

Discover the chaos of homophones in a laugh-out-loud language adventure.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 802 ratings

48 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 320L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where words deceive and laughter reigns. Follow Ptolemy the pterodactyl as he navigates the absurdity of homophones and homonyms. Can you tell the difference between 'super vision' and 'supervision'? This playful journey through language will have kids and parents laughing while learning. Perfect for anyone who loves the quirks of English, this book turns confusion into comedy, making it a must-read for word enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

From the publisher

From the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors of P IS FOR PTERODACTYL comes another hilarious, fresh look at the English language!The hero had super vision.The hero had supervision.Man, a tea sounds great.Manatee sounds great!Sir Francies BaconSir, France is bakin’!What is going on here?!You can’t believe everything you hear! A single word can have many different meanings. And sometimes two words that sound alike can be spelled completely differently. Ptolemy the pterodactyl is back to show us all how absurd and fun language can be when homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuation are at play!No Reading Allowed allows children and their parents to laugh together while also learning something new. Perfect for baby gifts, birthday gifts, teacher gifts, and anyone who finds humor in the absurdity of the English language.

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