A Bad Case of the Almosts
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

A Bad Case of the Almosts

By Janet Sumner Johnson, Alexandra Colombo (Illustrator)

Can 'almost' be a blessing in disguise?

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32 pages· 601 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Abby is frustrated by her life of 'almosts'—almost tall enough, almost a star student. Why try the science fair if 'almosts' will ruin it? But a near mishap makes her reconsider. Could 'almost' be a hidden strength? As Abby navigates her doubts, she learns that embracing 'almost' might lead to unexpected success. Will she discover that sometimes 'almost' is more than enough?

From the publisher

The “almosts” are ruining Abby’s life! She’s almost tall enough. She’s almost a star student. She’s almost first in line–and on and on it goes. So why even bother entering the science fair? The almosts will ruin it anyway. But what if Abby is wrong? Maybe the almosts can actually be a good thing . . . Feeling disappointment is a part of life, and Janet Sumner Johnson tackles that feeling with force in this inspirational picture book. In her signature kid-friendly text, Johnson highlights the importance of seeing positives in every situation and using a growth mindset to live your best life.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
601
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
554086
Publication
Published
January 1, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781684465378

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