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.
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."
Record details
- ISBN: 1492674311
- ISBN: 9781492674313
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc., [2018].
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 4 and up.AD710L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.3 0.5 506825.
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- Subject:
- English language > Alphabet > Juvenile literature.
English language > Homonyms > Juvenile literature.
English language > Orthography and spelling > Juvenile literature.
English language > Phonetics > Juvenile literature.
English language > Pronunciation > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Picture books.
Available copies
- 37 of 42 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 42 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| McDowell Bookmobile | PIC HAL (Text) | 37810435631931 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | BR HALDAR (Text) | 39493108426786 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Boonville Community Public Library | EZ HALDAR (Text) | 30005100256497 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J 421 HALDAR (Text)
Digital Bookplate:
Donated in memory of Lou Dove Herndon by Mr. and Mrs. W. Ken Barringer.
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37807000008585 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/14/2026 |
| Canton Library | E Haldar (Text) | 33115007666460 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Eden Library | J 421.1 H (Text) | 31554010289121 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | j421.1 HAL (Text) | 0020514146404 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/30/2026 |
| Erwin Public Library | E Hal (Text) | 33631001545436 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Four Oaks Public Library | J421.1 Haldar (Text) | 38950611471444 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Franklinton Branch | J/421.1/Haldar (Text) | 72350000055478 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
