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From wacky words to peculiar pronunciations, get kids excited about language with this unconventional alphabet book from Raj Haldar (aka Lushlife).<\/p>\n Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like ‘K is for Knight’ a step further with ‘The noble knight’s knife nicked the knave’s knee.’ Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like ‘a bright white gnat is gnawing on my gnocchi’ with ease. Everyone from early learners to grown-up grammarians will love this wacky book where ‘A is for Aisle’ but ‘Y is definitely not for Why.’<\/p>\n ‘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.’ – New York Times, Standout New Picture Books Selection,<\/p>\n Click here to order your copy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHILDREN’S NON-FICTION SHORTLIST<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click here for more information about our Non-Fiction Shortlist<\/a><\/p>\n PICTURE BOOKS WINNER <\/p>\n Pig the Grub<\/strong> Eww! What a stinker!<\/p>\n Pig isn’t just the world’s greediest Pug, he’s the DIRTIEST too.<\/p>\n It’s high time he had a bath! But try telling Pig that . . .<\/p>\n Over two million Pig books are now in print around the world!<\/p>\n Click here for a list of 7 Funny Picture Books for kids who love Pig the Grub<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n PICTURE BOOK SHORTLIST<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHILDREN’S FICTION WINNER<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow Morrigan Crow has been invited to join the prestigious Wundrous Society, a place that promised her friendship, protection and belonging for life. She’s hoping for an education full of wunder, imagination and discovery – but all the Society want to teach her is how evil Wundersmiths are. And someone is blackmailing Morrigan’s unit, turning her last few loyal friends against her. Has Morrigan escaped from being the cursed child of Wintersea only to become the most hated figure in Nevermoor? Click here for a list of 8 Books to read if you love Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n CHILDREN’S FICTION SHORTLIST<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click here for more information about our Children’s Fiction Shortlist<\/a><\/p>\n YOUNG ADULT FICTION WINNER Children of Blood and Bone<\/strong> Z\u00e9lie Adebola remembers when the soil of Or\u00efsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Z\u00e9lie\u2019s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.<\/p>\n But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were targeted and killed, leaving Z\u00e9lie without a mother and her people without hope.<\/p>\n Now Z\u00e9lie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Z\u00e9lie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.<\/p>\n Danger lurks in Or\u00efsha, where snow leoponaires prowl, and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Z\u00e9lie herself as she struggles to control her powers – and her growing feelings for an enemy.<\/p>\n Click here to read a Q&A with Tomi Adeyemi about Children of Blood and Bone<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n YOUNG ADULT FICTION SHORTLIST<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click here for more information about our Young Adult Fiction Shortlist<\/a><\/p>\n Bestsellers of the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. The Land Before Avocado<\/em> by Richard Glover<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Any Ordinary Day<\/em> by Leigh Sales<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Becoming<\/em> by Michelle Obama<\/a><\/p>\n 4. Ottolenghi SIMPLE<\/em> by Yotam Ottolenghi<\/a><\/p>\n 5. The Barefoot Investor 2018 Update<\/em> by Scott Pape<\/a><\/p>\n 6. Nine Perfect Strangers<\/em> by Liane Moriarty<\/a><\/p>\n 7. The Ice Monster<\/em> by David Walliams<\/a><\/p>\n 8. The Lost Man<\/em> by Jane Harper<\/a><\/p>\n 9. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck<\/em> by Mark Manson<\/a><\/p>\n![\"best](\"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/xp-is-for-pterodactyl.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.LGuLya2RH7.jpg\")
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