From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of P Is for Pterodactyl comes a gloriously silly celebration of everything wonderfully weird about the English language!

No Reading Allowed: The WORST Read-Aloud Book Ever is a laugh-out-loud picture book that exposes just how gloriously absurd English can be. Beloved pterodactyl Ptolemy is back, this time guiding readers through a hilarious world of homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuation — where "the hero had super vision" and "the hero had supervision" are two very different things indeed! Perfect for young readers, older kids, ESL learners, and any grown-up who has ever chuckled at the chaos of the English language, this is a read-aloud experience the whole family will want to return to again and again.

Laugh-Out-Loud Learning: Pairs of similar-sounding sentences are illustrated in two hilariously different ways, making it irresistibly fun to discover how a single sound can mean something completely different.
Language Skills Made Silly: Introduces children to homophones, homonyms, and punctuation in a way that sticks — because learning is always easier when you're giggling.
Perfect Read-Aloud Experience: Designed to be enjoyed together, this book sparks conversation, shared laughter, and genuine curiosity about words between children and the adults who love them.
A Gift That Stands Out: Ideal for baby showers, birthdays, classroom libraries, and teacher appreciation — a truly unique choice for anyone who loves wordplay and wit.

About the Authors

Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter are the #1 New York Times bestselling duo behind the beloved P Is for Pterodactyl, a viral sensation that delighted readers of all ages with its irreverent take on silent letters and tricky spelling. Illustrator Bryce Gladfelter brings their wordplay to vivid, comedic life, ensuring that every pun and linguistic twist lands with maximum visual impact.

Product Details

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Publication date: November 2020
Language: English
Print length: 48 pages
ISBN-13: 9781728206592