Beloved readers & educators,
I’m truly looking forward to the release of this captivating new picture book!
I am fortunate to have accessed an advance ebook copy & offer this earnest recommendation for The Book that Almost Rhymed:
This is a hilarious read aloud bursting with fun. It is just the lovable type of picture book I imagine children begging and pleading to have read aloud to them over and over again.
It is a laugh out loud story full of unexpected twists and turns. It is also endearing and absolutely adorable.
Every page pops with adventure, wit and humor.
Every detail in the illustrations moves the story along with zaps of fun filled energy.
I can not recommend this picture book enough.
It has all the makings of a family favorite.
I hope you will request copies at your library and consider gifting it to beloveds for any upcoming special occasion, including Eid. If you know any caregivers or preschool educators, this book will make a wonderful addition to their classroom collection.
I asked Omar Abed to share a fun fact/ behind the scenes of this story. He offered the following:
“In terms of behind the scenes things, the most immediate thing that comes to mind is this: This story wasn't initially about siblings going on an adventure at all! It was always about two siblings, with the younger one interrupting the older, but in my first draft, they were telling a story about animals in the jungle. Through revisions with my editor, we landed on a story told not just by the two siblings, but about them. I think it makes the story so much stronger!
Another fun fact: The roles of brother and sister were initially swapped!”
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For the love of KidLit community,
Desi book aunty
A fantastic read. Appreciate the share.
The energy from this book is electric! Gives such a boost! Glad we have this in the world