Francis Discovers Possible

By Ashlee Latimer, Shahrzad Maydani (Illustrator)

A hurtful word makes Francis feel small, but discovering 'possible' opens a world of warmth and self-acceptance.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Francis adores words, but when a classmate uses 'fat' to hurt her, it leaves her feeling small and cold. Seeking comfort, she and her Baba explore the park, where the word 'possible' unfolds its magic. Is it like airplanes soaring or seeds slowly growing? As Francis discovers the warmth of 'possible,' she begins to reclaim her sense of self-worth. This journey through words and feelings invites young readers to explore what 'possible' might mean in their own lives, offering a heartfelt lesson in self-acceptance and the power of perspective.

From the publisher

This lyrical picture book from Tony award-winning producer Ashlee Latimer models joyful self-acceptanceFrancis loves learning new words. At school, when her class is reviewing words that begin with the letter “F,” someone sneers “Fat, like Francis.” Francis always thought “fat” was a warm word–like snuggling with Mama or belly rubs for her puppy. But now “fat” feels cold, and Francis feels very small. After school, Baba takes Francis to the park. She chooses the bench instead of the swing set, and gets very quiet. But when Baba uses the word “possible,” Francis wants to know what it means. They explore the park together, discovering what’s “possible” around them. Is it like airplanes, hovering in the sky? Or does it look like planting and how some things take a long time to grow? “Possible” makes Francis feel warm and big–like “fat,” before someone else made her feel small. This ode to self-acceptance will model for child readers what “possible” might mean in their own lives.

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