P Is for Pterodactyl truly is the worst alphabet book ever. ;-)

Each page in this cute little volume displays a letter of the alphabet and highlights ways in which the letter does not seem to follow the rules. Sometimes this means highlighting its use as a silent letter, and other times it means showing how that letter is not actually used where you might expect it to be.

I mostly prefer the pages that deal with silent letters -- they are easier to follow and I loved that the sentences on the page highlight other ways the silent version of the letter is used. Some of the "nope this letter doesn't go where you think it goes" pages are a bit convoluted for my taste and tend to not have as interesting or prolific letter usage in the sentences.


Overall, though, I think this book will be enjoyed by those who love silliness, learning about words, and combining the two into one activity. 4 solid stars for this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky for providing me with a DRC of this book.

What a clever book. Not only is it good for children to get their head around silent letters, it was a brilliant conversation starter at a night out.

So funny and so true! English is a very odd language! I think older kids, teens, and adults will enjoy this playful romp through the alphabet! It would also make a wonderful gag gift for those sticklers of spelling. Love the illustrations, too.