P Is for Pterodactyl

Written by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter · Illustrated by Maria Beddia

Part of the The Worst Book Ever series

Explore the quirky chaos of silent letters in this playful alphabet adventure.

4.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,850 ratings

40 pages· 459 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD710L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a whimsical world where silent letters reign supreme. In this quirky alphabet book, discover why 'K is for Knight' and 'A is for Aisle.' With lively illustrations and playful alliterations, navigate the oddities of English, from gnats gnawing on gnocchi to knights nicking knees. Perfect for curious minds, this book challenges traditional alphabet norms and delights word enthusiasts of all ages. Will you master the mischievous mysteries of silent letters?

From the publisher

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 illustrationsprovide 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.”

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 459
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD710L

Themes & topics

Books about alphabet (ABCs)Books about first concepts Books about vocabulary Books about humor Books about alphabets

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5.3

“So funny! This book - which calls itself the "worst alphabet book ever" - features 26 words with spellings that just don't seem to make phonetic sense. It's silly, and clever enough to appeal to older children and adults. To top it all off, the artwork is unique and wonderful!”

Lauren Hancock

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