The Almost Impossible Thing
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

The Almost Impossible Thing

Written by Basak Agaoglu

A determined bunny defies limits to achieve the impossible: flight.

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.4/5 Goodreads · 214 ratings
32 pages
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A rabbit dreams of flying after watching a bird's colorful loops. Despite her friends' doubts, she embarks on a whimsical journey of ski jumps, trampolines, and kites. Can teamwork help her soar?

From the publisher

Nothing is so impossible that it shouldn’t be tried. Even if you’re a bunny hoping to fly. A tribute to teamwork, big dreams, perseverance, and those who don’t listen when others say their goals are unreachable. The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.–Chinese Proverb Most of us want to fly–even if we know we’re rooted to the ground. Especially if we know we’re rooted to the ground! So when a rabbit spots a bird soaring in beautiful, colorful loop-de-loops, a dream is born. Though her friends tell her “You can’t do that!” our rabbit is undeterred. Through comical ski jumps, trampoline bounces, swings on the trapeze, and experiments with kites . . . somehow, some way, there must be a way to fly. And there is! Teamwork. Debut author/illustrator Basak Agaoglu delivers a story of faith, persistence, and humor–along with some of the most adorable, child-friendly art ever seen. For fans of Extremely Cute Animals Operating Heavy Machinery.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD340L
Themes & topics
Books about following your dreamsBooks about teamworkBooks about perseveranceBooks about engineeringBooks about bedtime and dreams
What readers & critics say

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5.6

out of 7

5.5

Really beautiful illustrations and easy re-readability. It should spark conversations of the young readers dreams and how parents could help achieve them.

The Notorious RAD

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5.8

A little philosophical, but a beautifully expressed story about the power of a dream and never giving up on it! The illustrations are incredibly cute and convey movement, potential and the non-tangible element of what it is to strive for a dream.

Marmee

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.5
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
April 4, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399548277

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