P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever

Such a fun children’s book! Perfect for kids 4-7!

This is an absolutely adorable book, I think better suited for me than my five-year-old granddaughter as it was a little over her head. I could pronounce most of the words however there were a few I was unsure of, and I really appreciated the glossary in the back to help me out. The writing was witty, and the pictures were well done and amusing. I would recommend this book.

Wonderful book. Very funny. Very entertaining. Would highly recommend.

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.

Whomever said English is the hardest language to learn would probably be quite pleased to see P is for Pterodactyl. This is a very clever alphabet book that highlights the difficulties that the English language poses at times with silent letters. Each letter is accompanied by a sentence that highlights several more words that break the sound rule such as “H is for heir. The honest heir admits that herbalism isn’t his cup of tea.” For those who are sensitive to witches, wizardry, and the occult showing up in a kid’s book - yes, there is a psychic pterodactyl and a Ouiji board included in the book. As a Christian, I was not upset at that at all considering there are very few words I can think of that start with a silent O and Ouiji boards are fairly well known. Maybe we’ll see an updated book down the line when someone comes up with a “better” word. 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. It’s witty and educational and just fun to try to read.

The perfect baby shower gift that promotes reading with a little bit of humor. My book arrived with the dust Cover somewhat bent up, giving it a used feel, So I ended up removing it and just giving the book without the dress cover

I got this good a couple months ago for my nephew and he loves it! So many weird words in here that definitely intrigue the adults reading it. Funny read for all ages.

Should be required reading in ALL USA K-6 grade schools. Clever. Colorful. Captivating.