T. Rexes Can't Tie Their Shoes

Written by Anna Lazowski · Illustrated by Steph Laberis

Animals can't do it all, but kids can! Discover the fun in trying.

4.1 Goodreads · 278 ratings

40 pages· 185 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore an alphabet of animals who can't do what kids can! From bees failing at biking to penguins missing ping-pong, this playful journey shows young readers that trying new things is fun, even if you're not perfect. Can you tie your shoes or ride a bike? Laugh along as you learn that it's okay to not be good at everything. Embrace the joy of trying with this delightful picture book, where every page turns into a new adventure of what kids can achieve!

From the publisher

A funny and encouraging alphabetic book about all the things animals CAN’T do but kids CAN! Every parent teaching their children new skills will be happy to have this super-positive picture book on hand. Bees can’t ride bicycles, penguins can’t play ping-pong, and zebras can’t go zip-lining. No one is good at everything, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying! Here is a funny and encouraging picture book for any child learning how to tie their shoes, ride a bike, spell their name, or do a variety of new things. Follow a hilarious alphabet of animals, and see all the things they can’t do but kids can–from doing gymnastics to flipping pancakes to playing a xylophone. Along the way, young readers will learn that it’s okay if they can’t do everything; they can still have a LOT of fun trying.

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