P Is for Pterodactyl

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.

My grandchildren love alphabet books, and dinosaurs, so I though this would be right up their alley. Well there was only one dinosaur, but this was an incredibly silly book and my grandson loved it. It poked fun at the way the English language does not follow rules, especially all the silent letters in the language. It's written quite sarcastically and would probably be appreciated by older children who struggle with pronunciations and spelling as well as younger children who will just enjoy the illustrations and fun text. The art is fun to look at and I enjoyed seeing a book that has fun with the ridiculousness of the English language. I would not recommend this book to early readers as it would probably frustrate them very much. A great addition to a school library. The publisher, SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky, generously provided me with a copy of this book to read. The rating, ideas and opinions are my own.

This is probably the most unique and needed alphabet book in the US. There are many words like ewe, psoriasis, and phlegm that do sound as they are spelled. This book takes a comical look at some every day, and some not so everyday words that start with silent letters. I will admit I had to look up and hear two words online. Is it no wonder I can’t spell?