{"title":"Chris Carpenter","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the whimsical world of Chris Carpenter, an author celebrated for his delightful children's books that both entertain and educate. His works, including favourites like \u003cem\u003eNo Reading Allowed\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eP Is for Pterodactyl\u003c\/em\u003e, cleverly play with language, giving young readers a unique and engaging learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Carpenter's books are known for their captivating stories and inventive use of words, sparking curiosity and laughter. Whether you're delving into the perplexities of silent letters or exploring the magic of phonetics, each page promises to turn reading into an adventure filled with fun and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young readers, parents, and educators, Chris Carpenter's collection offers the perfect balance of humour and education, encouraging a love for reading and language in every child. Explore these enchanting books today and see how Carpenter transforms the way we think about words!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"p-is-for-pterodactyl-by-raj-haldar-9781492674313","title":"P Is for Pterodactyl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom wacky words to peculiar pronunciations, get kids excited about language with this unconventional alphabet book from Raj Haldar (aka Lushlife).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eP Is for Pterodactyl\u003c\/em\u003e is a New York Times Bestseller!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \"raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet.\" - The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet'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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. 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Try reading these sentences aloud:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mummy prepared farro for dinner. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe mummy prepared pharaoh for dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSounds 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hysterical book for kids is sure to delight parents, teachers, and anyone who loves to laugh at the absurdity of the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Those who love wordplay are the natural constituency for \u003cem\u003eNo Reading Allowed – The Worst Read-Aloud Book Ever\u003c\/em\u003e, a picture book that's bright with comic scenes... and brilliant pairings of picture and word (and word with word).\" - \u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"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 \u003cem\u003eNo Reading Allowed\u003c\/em\u003e for yourself and a friend. This will be a hot holiday gift for us word nerd folks!\" - Imagination Soup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550287253740,"sku":"9781728206592","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8396553482803.jpg?v=1749967322"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/chris-carpenter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}