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The Book That Almost Rhymed Hardcover – Picture Book, March 26, 2024

by Omar Abed (Author), Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
Editors' pick Best Children's Books of 2024
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Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make a rhyming tale twice as nice.

What do you do with an interrupting sibling? Especially when she's stepping all over your story with wild ideas that don’t. Even. Rhyme. Knights riding rockets? Dancing pirates? Who’s ever heard of a fire-breathing armadillo?! But when this big brother realizes his sister just might be improving his yarn—and doing it with an impressive surprise of her own—it's clear what you do with an interrupting sibling. You share the narrative! Turns out adventure is way more fun when you build it together, rhyme by daring rhyme.

"Sure to amuse." —Booklist (starred review)
"Immensely creative . . . Exciting." —BookPage (starred review)
"Riotous." —Kirkus
"Hilarious . . . Such a funny read-aloud." —Book Riot
"Sprightly . . . Energetic." —Publishers Weekly
"Funny throughout." —The Horn Book
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD510L
  6. Dimensions
    10.38 x 0.36 x 10.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dial Books
  8. Publication date
    March 26, 2024
  9. ISBN-10
    0593406389
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0593406380
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An NPR "Books We Love" Selection
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
An ALSC Notable Book
A Book Riot Funniest Picture Book of the Year

★ “Creativity, imagination, and humor run wild in this story. [It's] clearly Interrupting Chicken meets Harold and the Purple Crayon. . . . Aly’s illustrations are vibrant and full of the action and energy relayed in the text. Funny and wildly unpredictable, this will be a read-aloud hit. Recommended.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

★ "Immensely creative . . . Exciting [and] intricate." —BookPage (starred review)

★ "[Kids will] enjoy the silliness [and] the chaos that springs from each unexpected plot twist. . . . Vivid, expressive illustrations capture the characters’ shifting emotions, while creating lively backdrops . . . Sure to amuse." —Booklist (starred review)

“Riotous . . . Readers will appreciate these rollicking rhymes and laugh at the sister’s out-there ideas. The comical digital illustrations will elicit chuckles. . . . Readers will have a fine time [and] won’t be averse to the verse.” —Kirkus

"Funny throughout . . . but the real payoff comes with a revelation at the end, which will likely prompt readers to go back and look more closely." —The Horn Book

"Omar Abed’s rhyming prowess propels this sprightly picture book that follows two siblings jointly composing an adventure, [with] energetic digital renderings [by Hatem Aly]." —Publishers Weekly

"This hilarious picture book . . . has a surprise twist that shows the younger sister is just as adept at wordplay as her older sibling. This is such a funny read-aloud . . . A great addition." —Book Riot

About the Author

Omar Abed is a Palestinian-American author and software engineer who thinks in rhyme. When tasked long ago to “write without rhyming,” he couldn’t quite figure it out, so he wrote The Book That Almost Rhymed instead, which became his debut picture book with a major publisher. Omar lives with his family in Northern Virginia, where he enjoys watching movies with hiswife and building blanket forts with his son.

Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications worldwide. Among other books, he illustrated the Newbery Honor winning novel The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz and co-created the Yasmin series with Saadia Faruqi. Hatem currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dial Books (March 26, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593406389
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593406380
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD510L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.38 x 0.36 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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  1. Omar Abed

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    Omar Abed has written a wide array of poetry, children's stories, and young adult novels. His publishing career began in 2019 with his first picture book, "You, Me, and a Tree".

    Omar's picture books present an engaging perspective for adults as well as children. He believes that storytelling builds strong connections between people, and hopes that his stories foster those connections.

    Omar also writes young adult novels about young love, and the pursuit thereof. He hopes to speak to the hearts of teens and young adults by sharing these experiences with them through evocative prose.

    In his spare time, Omar pushes his comfort level with new personal challenges. Aside from being an author, Omar is a software engineer, basketball coach, investor, and entrepreneur.

    Find more from Omar at OmarAbed.com, or on Facebook and Instagram @OmarAbedAuthor.

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    Hatem Aly is an award-winning, Egyptian-born illustrator who has illustrated many books for young people that earned multiple starred reviews and positions on the New York Times bestseller list including The Proudest Blue with Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali, In My Mosque with M. O. Yuksel, the Newbery Honor winner The Inquisitor’s Tale with Adam Gidwitz, The Unicorn Rescue Society series also with Adam Gidwitz and several amazing coauthors, The Yasmin series with Saadia Faruqi, Raj’s Rule (for the Bathroom at School) with Lana Button, How to Feed Your Parents with Ryan Miller, Takshira (Frown) with Naseeba Alozaibi You Are a Star, Jane Goodall with Dean Robbins, Ethan and the Strays by John Sullivan. Egyptian Lullaby with Zeena Pliska, and Salat in Secret with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. He has more upcoming books and projects in the works.

    He currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people.

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Customers find the book hilarious and perfect for read-aloud sessions, with one mentioning it stimulates conversation. The illustrations are adorable, and customers appreciate the unexpected twists and turns in the story.

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Customers find the book hilarious and perfect for read-aloud sessions, with one customer noting how it stimulates conversation.

"This is such a clever story! It is so much fun to read and has been a go to for our baby—we know he’ll love it as he gets older!" Read more

"This book is a fun read. It's adorable and relatable for people who had siblings growing up" Read more

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"...Every detail in the illustrations moves the story along with zaps of fun filled energy. I can not recommend this picture book enough...." Read more

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"...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...." Read more

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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.
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  • HannaLei
    5.0 out of 5 stars So clever!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    This is such a clever story! It is so much fun to read and has been a go to for our baby—we know he’ll love it as he gets older!
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  • Rana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a great book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
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    This book is a fun read. It's adorable and relatable for people who had siblings growing up
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  • Linda B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book will be read and enjoyed repeatedly!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
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    What a clever and delightful set-up for a story of two siblings!
    Young children and their reader will appreciate the initial tension which develops into a shared adventure.
    I highly recommend this book!
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  • Gayatri Sethi, PhD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious read aloud
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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    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.
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    Hilarious read aloud

    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
    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.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an engaging book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
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    I like this book because,
    It never gave me pause.
    I gather kids to read,
    And they do so with such ____
    Laughter 😂😂

    This is not just a reading book. It’s a great tool to engage kids’ brains and get them roaring with laughter and excitement. If you’re having a kids’ party, include reading this as an activity. Your guests will love it for the surprise twists and creative illustrations.
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  • B Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book for an older brother!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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    I read it my grandson (5) who has a little sister (2) whom he just began to find annoying. He enjoyed guessing the rhymes and it stimulated conversation. We talked about how fun it will be to have her as a companion - with her own good ideas. The illustrations are charming. We certainly will read it together again.
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  • rhonda roumani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
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    This book is brilliant!! You and your kids will smile and laugh through the entire rhyming book. And, be prepared, because your child is going to ask you to read it over and over again. And you will happily because this book is just so funny and charming and FUN TO READ! And a great gift for a younger sibling. (Adults included)
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  • Bruce L Hilger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rhyme is Fine
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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    I enjoyed several reads of this book. It is very well illustrated. The art work would capture the fancy of anyone, young or old. My daughter a 5th grade teacher really liked my book that I gave her. I am thinking of ordering several for my family.
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  • Nadine Presley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning book!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2024
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    A heart warming, genius of a picture book with stunning illustrations. A must have in every home and classroom. The sibling dynamic is super fun, tender and my kids absolutely love it. It also makes a great interactive read out loud in class!
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  • amal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 31, 2024
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    Lovely story about siblings love and acceptance
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  • E.G. Alaraj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genius storytelling!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2024
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    Text and illustrations have so many layers of storytelling yet remain light, humourful, and fun!
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