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No Reading Allowed
The WORST Read-Aloud Book Ever
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In the vein of Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, this delightful new book places pairs of similar-sounding sentences together and illustrates them in two hilariously different ways. These illustrations gone awry highlight how absurd the English language can be. But, have no fear!
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of P is for Pterodactyl comes another hilarious fresh look at the English language!
A new, hilarious picture book for kids from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of P is for Pterodactyl! What makes this picture book for kids the worst read-aloud book ever? Try reading these sentences aloud:
The mummy prepared farro for dinner.
The mummy prepared pharaoh for dinner.
Sounds the same, right? But they're totally different! Kids will laugh at the irreverent, super silly humour and witty illustrations that provide context clues and help explain the outrageous sentences. While kids are cracking up at you repeating yourself, they also will be learning about homonyms and homophones! There's also a glossary to help explain the sound-alike words.
This hysterical book for kids is sure to delight parents, teachers, and anyone who loves to laugh at the absurdity of the English language.
"Those who love wordplay are the natural constituency for No Reading Allowed – The Worst Read-Aloud Book Ever, a picture book that's bright with comic scenes... and brilliant pairings of picture and word (and word with word)." - The Wall Street Journal
"If you're a logophile (=word nerd), grammar geek, or a bookworm, and especially, if you're a teacher or homeschooler, snag a copy of No Reading Allowed for yourself and a friend. This will be a hot holiday gift for us word nerd folks!" - Imagination Soup
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No Reading Allowed by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter is praised for its humour and clever wordplay. The book creates preposterous situations through sound-alike sentences, which are both entertaining and educational. This approach delights readers by eliciting both groans and giggles, making it an engaging choice for children.
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ISBN: 9781728206592
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 December 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Bryce Gladfelter
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 223.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 501g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Raj Haldar (Author) Better known by his stage name Lushlife, RAJ HALDAR is an American rapper, composer, and producer from Philadelphia, PA. Connect with him on Twitter @lushlifemedia. Chris Carpenter (Author) CHRIS CARPENTER is a software developer for a tech startup in New York. Bryce Gladfelter (Author) An adventurer at heart, BRYCE GLADFELTER honed his skills in the arts during hours spent drawing on trains and buses, people watching in markets, and wandering the natural world. Bryce's illustrations are featured in magazines and product labels around the US. He currently resides in Philadelphia, PA.
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