Age range 4+
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of P is for Pterodactyl comes another hilarious fresh look at the English language!
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!
The illustrations will give you all the clues you need to decipher the true meanings behind these wily words. You won't be tricked by phrases like 'C Major, it's a beautiful key! / See Major, it's a beautiful quay!' Context clues, bright illustrations, and rhyming words will help readers navigate the ridiculous text with ease.
Watch an interview with Raj Haldar and editor Kelly Barrales-Saylor here
See the announcement of the book at the 2020 online BEA children's dinner here
Click here to watch the video of Raj Halder explaining who he is, the concept of NRA, and reading a few favourite spreads from No Reading Allowed.
'Endlessly funny...Preposterous situations and farcical sound-alike
sentences will elicit groans and giggles.' — Kirkus Reviews
'This book is a stellar follow-up to P Is for Pterodactyl with all the wit and humour of its predecessor, and then some. A perfect way to teach kids about language, or maybe just confuse the heck out of them, but either way, it'll be fun for the whole family.' — Britt Margit Hopkins, Second Star to the Right
'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 Book Review
About the Author :
Raj Haldar (Author)
Raj Haldar is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling picture book, P is for Pterodactyl- The Worst Alphabet Book Ever. But, for close to a decade, he has been better known as Lushlife, the rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. In that time, he's amassed a fervent global fanbase and released award-winning viral music videos that highlight his erudite lyrics. The Sunday New York Times describes his work as "an intoxicating mix of captivating rhymes with audacious, gorgeous production." So it should come as no surprise that Haldar has made the leap into the world of children's literature. His latest book entitled, This Book is Banned gives young readers a lighthearted entrypoint to begin understanding the dangers of book banning and censorship. His work has been featured by The Washington Post, Interview Magazine, VICE, Pitchfork, Village Voice, Mental Floss, BBC, SPIN and more!
Raj currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his wife and two young daughters.
https-//linktr.ee/lush.vida - Raj Haldar social media, music, books + more!
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.
Review :
"Endlessly funny... Preposterous situations and farcical sound-alike sentences will elicit groans and giggles." - Kirkus Reviews
