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P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever Hardcover – Picture Book, November 13, 2018

by Raj Haldar (Author), Chris Carpenter (Author), Maria Beddia (Illustrator)
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A New York Times Best Seller!

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A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." —The New York Times

Let's get real—the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you!

This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in the English language and demonstrating how to pronounce them. Fun and informative for word nerds of all ages!

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  6. Dimensions
    11.25 x 0.35 x 8.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Sourcebooks Explore
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    November 13, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
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"This atypical alphabet book humorously addresses "mischievous words" that ignore the rules of phonetics and spelling... Each letter's sample is illustrated with cartoony, full-color drawings followed by a comically absurd sentence highlighting other examples. "G is for Gnocchi. / The gnome yells, ‘Waiter! There's a bright white gnat nibbling on my gnocchi!' ...the concept will help new readers and new English language learners conquer some of the more peculiar aspects of our language." ― Kirkus Reviews

"Explore the many quirks and anomalies of English spelling and pronunciation in an A-to-Z tribute to some of the most unconventional words in the lexicon. Learn why Y is not for "why" and U is not for "you," but V is for "five" and C is for "czar." With this book full of puns, alliteration, playful artwork, and plenty of entertaining observations, children of all ages will enjoy celebrating the exceptions to the rules." ― Foreword Reviews, STARRED Review

"A raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." ― The New York Times

"Are you a logophile (someone who loves words)? If you are, this delightful picture book will be your new favorite alphabet book... In this book, ‘A is for Aisle’ and ‘H is for Heir.’ What? Below each letter and illustration is a sentence describing each word. "M is for Mnemonic. // But now Mr. M. can’t remember why." Isn’t this a delight for readers and writers of all ages? It’s my new favorite." ― Imagination Soup

"A win for word nerd kids and pun-tastic dads everywhere." ― The Dad

"The book spotlights words that have silent letters, or weird grammar rules, and invites you to ponder dangerous word traps and oddities. And you might learn something new along the way...While other lessons teach really important principles that, honestly, could change your life and maybe even help you find love." ― Funny or Die

"P Is for Pterodactyl" is a word lover's delight and an almost mandatory read-aloud... Amid all the humor, wordplay, and silliness, there's solid, brain-teasing information about words and how they're spelled. It a delight from start to finish, especially for word lovers and their offspring." ― Common Sense Media

About the Author

Raj Haldar is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling picture book, P is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever. But, for close to a decade, he has been better known as Lushlife, the rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. In that time, he's amassed a fervent global fanbase and released award-winning viral music videos that highlight his erudite lyrics. The Sunday New York Times describes his work as “an intoxicating mix of captivating rhymes with audacious, gorgeous production.” So it should come as no surprise that Haldar has made the leap into the world of children’s literature. His latest book entitled, This Book is Banned gives young readers a lighthearted entrypoint to begin understanding the dangers of book banning and censorship. His work has been featured by The Washington Post, Interview Magazine, VICE, Pitchfork, Village Voice, Mental Floss, BBC, SPIN and more!

Raj currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his wife and two young daughters.

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Chris Carpenter is a software developer for a tech startup in New York.



Maria Beddia is a freelance illustrator, muralist, and textile designer based in Philadelphia.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Explore (November 13, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1492674311
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1492674313
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3+ years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD710L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.25 x 0.35 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 10,502 ratings

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    Raj Haldar is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling picture book, 'P is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever.' But, for close to a decade, the Philadelphia based rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has been better known for his critically-praised music under the moniker Lushlife.

    In that time he has amassed a fervent global fanbase across the world and released award-winning viral music videos that highlight his erudite lyrics. The Sunday New York Times describes his work as “an intoxicating mix of captivating rhymes with audacious, gorgeous production.” So it should come as no surprise that Haldar is making the leap into the world of children’s literature.

    His work has been featured by The Washington Post, Interview Magazine, VICE, Pitchfork, Village Voice, Mental Floss, BBC, SPIN and more.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
10,502 global ratings

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Customers find the book hilarious, entertaining, and funny. They also appreciate the illustrations and concept. Readers say the vocabulary is great and helps teach children about words that don't follow the alphabet. They describe the book as a perfect gift to almost anyone. Opinions are mixed on the difficulty of reading, with some finding it difficult and confusing, while others say it's a great read-aloud book.

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483 customers mention "Fun to read"466 positive17 negative

Customers find the book hilarious, entertaining, and fun for all ages. They appreciate the clean, child-safe humor. Readers also say it's a wonderful introduction to the fun complexities of English.

"...But it’s a good time and quick read is. 7.9/10 ⭐️" Read more

"...It is simply one small part of literacy instruction. Funny, unconventional, and irreverent, you'll laugh and nod along as you read from A-Z!..." Read more

"...Such a creative and funny book" Read more

"This book was so funny! I highly recommend it! Mess with your kids after they already know how to read!" Read more

237 customers mention "Creativity"234 positive3 negative

Customers find the book creative, cute, and funny. They appreciate the vibrant colors and playful art style. Readers mention the book perfectly illustrates all the convolutions of the English language.

"Enjoyed reading it, it was cute and educational languages are weird af. But it’s a good time and quick read is. 7.9/10 ⭐️" Read more

"...It is simply one small part of literacy instruction. Funny, unconventional, and irreverent, you'll laugh and nod along as you read from A-Z!..." Read more

"Got this for a baby shower gift and the parents loved it. Such a creative and funny book" Read more

"...wonderful introduction to the fun complexities of English, with great illustrations...." Read more

156 customers mention "Language learning"156 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and adds a little fun and awareness to the alphabet. They say it helps teach children about words that don't follow their normal patterns. Readers also mention it's a good read for discussing a variety of topics. They appreciate the challenge words and tricky phrases.

"I enjoyed this fun book full of the oddities of English. It has a glossary in the back for weird words that one may have never heard of." Read more

"...And educational too, of course, but it’s really more about FUN and silliness...." Read more

"...It is just a great way to learn the alphabet without the standard easy words." Read more

"...This is a very clever alphabet book that highlights the difficulties that the English language poses at times with silent letters...." Read more

32 customers mention "Gift value"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a perfect gift for almost anyone. They say it's an educational gag gift and lightens the monotony of gift opening.

"...In all seriousness, this is a great gag gift to any parents. The illustrations are wonderful, and so are the sentences formulated for each letter...." Read more

"...Great art and a fun read! Made an excellent birthday present for my wife!" Read more

"The perfect gift for young and old alike. Funny smart and delightful. Perfect for that weird word person!" Read more

"...If you know a lover if language, this is the perfect gift for him or her!" Read more

21 customers mention "Glossary"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the glossary at the end of the book with definitions and correct pronunciations. They also appreciate the clever captions for every word and the appendix with definitions at the end. Overall, readers say the book is clever and has an accurate title.

"...It has a glossary in the back for weird words that one may have never heard of." Read more

"...Overall, this book was so clever that I bought a second copy for myself and will probably buy one for every kid gift I need to get in the future...." Read more

"...There is a glossary in the back to help with the words lol" Read more

"...It's a funny book and it does have a glossary at the end to explain words you might not know while reading it to a child...." Read more

19 customers mention "Value for money"16 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the book. They say it's priceless and as promised.

"...Very nicely priced too, about what you might spend on a high quality greeting card, but this is something that really has staying power...." Read more

"...Good buy." Read more

"...The look on his face everytime he is forced to read it......priceless." Read more

"...Pterodactyl will make a light hearted coffee table book. Reasonably priced, I couldn't resist the challenge to increase my vocabulary!..." Read more

102 customers mention "Word difficulty"52 positive50 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the word difficulty of the book. Some mention it's a great read-aloud book, while others say the English language is confusing and the book doesn't really give a word for each letter of the alphabet, making it difficult for young readers to grasp the concepts effectively.

"Good learning and good read. Delightful with humor for young and old." Read more

"Enjoyed reading it, it was cute and educational languages are weird af. But it’s a good time and quick read is. 7.9/10 ⭐️" Read more

"This is one of the cleverest alphabet books I’ve ever seen though, as the subtitle informs us, it is “the WORST alphabet book ever”...." Read more

"...The down side is that on occasion the authors have some forced curtsy sentences to go with their examples...." Read more

15 customers mention "Ages"7 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book. Some mention it's great for adults, teens, and big people. However, others say the wording and content are not ideal for children.

"It is a fun book but was a little too frustrating for my ASD grandchildren as it was not logical why there should be silent letters are the..." Read more

"...Great for big kids, too." Read more

"This is a cute book, but kids won't really get it. I read it aloud to my 3rd graders and had to explain some parts...." Read more

"...This is great for kids, teens, and big people too!" Read more

Love the premise but not the page for O.
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Love the premise but not the page for O.
I bought this as a present for my niece and nephew for Christmas and absolutely loved it! However I'm very grateful that me and my husband sat down and read it before we gifted it (we did this solely to get a laugh out of the book). I was not happy to see what was on the O page about Ouija boards as I have pictured. So I took it up on myself to make my niece and nephew a different page for O in few hours we had. I went with Otters yet didnt have enough time to succeed in figuring out plenty of O words to include. We gifted the book with the new O page that I made and I got to read it to my niece last weekend actually and my page is taped over the original O page.So I loved the book and the idea behind it. However I hate the page they have for O and had God not gifted me with the ability to draw it would have been a pointless purchase as I would not have gifted it.Overall I love this book but it's important to be aware that this page is included.
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LacrYmosa Wolf
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and funny
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Enjoyed reading it, it was cute and educational languages are weird af. But it’s a good time and quick read is. 7.9/10 ⭐️
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5.0 out of 5 stars Proof that phonics instruction alone is not enough!
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I picked up this book as an end of semester thank you gift for my professor. I think P is for Pterodactyl is a tounge in cheek alphabet book that was the perfect thing to present to a teacher of literacy. This is a must have companion to other alphabet books. When people ask, "What about phonics instruction?" This book shows why phonics is not enough. It is simply one small part of literacy instruction. Funny, unconventional, and irreverent, you'll laugh and nod along as you read from A-Z! Very nicely priced too, about what you might spend on a high quality greeting card, but this is something that really has staying power. Plus, it can be used in the college classroom as an example of the importance of a multi-faceted approach to literacy instruction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book is hilarious!
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Got this for a baby shower gift and the parents loved it. Such a creative and funny book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny as hell
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This book was so funny! I highly recommend it! Mess with your kids after they already know how to read!
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Linda L. Robinett
5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun book adults will like it
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I enjoyed this fun book full of the oddities of English. It has a glossary in the back for weird words that one may have never heard of.
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Mary-Ashley Couch
4.0 out of 5 stars Love the premise but not the page for O.
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I bought this as a present for my niece and nephew for Christmas and absolutely loved it! However I'm very grateful that me and my husband sat down and read it before we gifted it (we did this solely to get a laugh out of the book). I was not happy to see what was on the O page about Ouija boards as I have pictured. So I took it up on myself to make my niece and nephew a different page for O in few hours we had. I went with Otters yet didnt have enough time to succeed in figuring out plenty of O words to include. We gifted the book with the new O page that I made and I got to read it to my niece last weekend actually and my page is taped over the original O page.

So I loved the book and the idea behind it. However I hate the page they have for O and had God not gifted me with the ability to draw it would have been a pointless purchase as I would not have gifted it.

Overall I love this book but it's important to be aware that this page is included.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love the premise but not the page for O.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
I bought this as a present for my niece and nephew for Christmas and absolutely loved it! However I'm very grateful that me and my husband sat down and read it before we gifted it (we did this solely to get a laugh out of the book). I was not happy to see what was on the O page about Ouija boards as I have pictured. So I took it up on myself to make my niece and nephew a different page for O in few hours we had. I went with Otters yet didnt have enough time to succeed in figuring out plenty of O words to include. We gifted the book with the new O page that I made and I got to read it to my niece last weekend actually and my page is taped over the original O page.

So I loved the book and the idea behind it. However I hate the page they have for O and had God not gifted me with the ability to draw it would have been a pointless purchase as I would not have gifted it.

Overall I love this book but it's important to be aware that this page is included.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful Book, for Kids & Adults
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Like a classic Bugs Bunny cartoon, it is clever and well suited for all ages. I originally bought it for myself. Now I have to keep an eye on it because my best friend loved it too, and has a daughter who teaches elementary school who would love it too ! School districts should buy this book by the case !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and very clever
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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My niece has this for her eldest, loved it and bought it for a colleague’s nephew. Big hit with him. It’s a wonderful introduction to the fun complexities of English, with great illustrations. And educational too, of course, but it’s really more about FUN and silliness. Highly recommended for people growing up speaking English, might be a challenge for others.
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Karsten Johansson
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun book about some of the quirks one finds in every-day English
Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2023
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I bought two copies - one for our household, and one for my sisters. I think they'll love it. Plenty of wordplay around the examples.
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Shamasis Bhattacharya
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect book to confuse or entertain your friend’s 6 year olds!
Reviewed in India on September 24, 2024
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The perfect book to confuse or entertain your friend’s 6 year olds! Not to mention to remind us the quirks of English language and chuckle.

Once you’ve read this, I bet you’ll have a chuckle every time you see the cover.

For fellow entomology nerds — this digs into the depths of your psyche and heaves out the skeletons from your phonic closet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2024
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Bought this as a fun present for my mum. She loves it, gets a good laugh with it
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best alphabet book ever
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Nisse Karlsson
4.0 out of 5 stars Not good packaged
Reviewed in Sweden on December 7, 2021
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It's a hard spine with a soft paper cover, just tossed in a thin cardboard protector, my paper cover was slightly bent/creased in some spots.
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