Best Wordplay Picture Books

"Let'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! This 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...

Finding it difficult to train his new pet because of his huge vocabulary, Theo must find a different way to communicate with Fang if he wants to hang on to his furry feline friend.

Two animal friends at a park encounter a seemingly scary creature, but not everything is as it seems, and wordplay adds to the fun.

Jerome enjoys collecting and using words that he hears, reads, or sees, and then decides to share his collection with others.

When the words in the dictionary get bored and leave to attend a convention in Hollyword, it is up to Noah Webster to restore (alphabetical) order.

"As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he gets to experience the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean it's the end"

What happens when you subtract just one letter from a word? Beginning with "without the A the beast is the best" a pack of silly creatures worktheir way through the alphabet, subtracting each letter from a different word to alter its meaning and tell a story.

Selig, who loves words and copies them on pieces of paper that he carries with him, goes on a trip to discover his purpose.

When Grandma Reagan introduces Robert (do not call him Bob) to the concept of anagrams, he realizes that they are everywhere--he is surrounded by word problems.