Chris Carpenter

Forget everything you know about the alphabet. You probably learned that A is for Apple and B is for Bear, but what happens when letters decide to hide and stay completely silent? This clever and mischievous book turns standard spelling rules completely upside down. You will discover all the sneaky words in the English language that love to break the rules. From knights with knives to gnats gnawing on gnocchi, you will explore hilarious sentences filled with silent letters and tricky sounds. It is a fantastic way to challenge your reading skills while giggling at the silly situations. Bright and funny illustrations are waiting on every page to give you helpful context clues when the words get extra confusing. It is the perfect challenge for curious readers who are ready to discover just how wild and wacky the alphabet can truly be.

Get ready for the most confusing and hilarious storytime you have ever experienced. You might think you know how to read, but this tricky book is here to test your ears and your brain. Try reading this out loud: The mummy prepared farro for dinner. The mummy prepared pharaoh for dinner. They sound exactly the same, but they mean entirely different things. Welcome to the wild world of homonyms and homophones, where words sound alike but have totally different spellings and meanings. You will be laughing out loud as you try to make sense of these super silly sentences. Thankfully, the clever and funny illustrations are there to give you context clues so you can figure out exactly what is going on. If you ever get stuck on a really wacky word, there is a handy glossary in the back to help you out. It is the perfect adventure for kids who love language, riddles, and a good joke. You will learn so much about how weird the English language can be, all while having the best time reading the worst read-aloud book ever.