No Reading Allowed: The Worst Read-Aloud Book Ever

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. 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. Praise for P for Pterodactyl: 'You can curse the English language for its insane spelling rules (or lack thereof), or you can delight in it, as this raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet does.' — The New York Times, Standout New Picture Books Selection 'This atypical alphabet book humorously addresses 'mischievous words' that ignore the rules of phonetics and spelling... Each letter's sample is illustrated with cartoony, full-colour drawings followed by a comically absurd sentence highlighting other examples. 'G is for Gnocchi. / The gnome yells, 'Waiter! There's a bright white gnat nibbling on my gnocchi!' ...the concept will help new readers and new English language learners conquer some of the more peculiar aspects of our language.' — Kirkus Reviews 'Explore the many quirks and anomalies of English spelling and pronunciation in an A-to-Z tribute to some of the most unconventional words in the lexicon. Learn why Y is not for 'why' and U is not for 'you,' but V is for 'five' and C is for 'czar.' With this book full of puns, alliteration, playful artwork, and plenty of entertaining observations, children of all ages will enjoy celebrating the exceptions to the rules.' — Foreword Reviews, STARRED Review 'Are you a logophile (someone who loves words)? If you are, this delightful picture book will be your new favourite alphabet book...In this book, 'A is for Aisle' and 'H is for Heir.' What? Below each letter and illustration is a sentence describing each word. 'M is for Mnemonic. // But now Mr. M. can't remember why.' Isn't this a delight for readers and writers of all ages? It's my new favourite.' — Imagination Soup 'A win for word nerd kids and pun-tastic dads everywhere.' — The Dad 'The book spotlights words that have silent letters, or weird grammar rules, and invites you to ponder dangerous word traps and oddities. And you might learn something new along the way...While other lessons teach really important principles that, honestly, could change your life and maybe even help you find love.' — Funny or Die 'P Is for Pterodactyl is a word lover's delight and an almost mandatory read-aloud... Amid all the humour, wordplay, and silliness, there's solid, brain-teasing information about words and how they're spelled. It a delight from start to finish, especially for word lovers and their offspring.' — Common Sense Media