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

by Omar Abed (Author), Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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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
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD510L
  6. Dimensions
    10.81 x 0.37 x 10.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dial Books
  8. Publication date
    March 26, 2024
  9. ISBN-10
    0593406389
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0593406380
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★ "[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)

★ "Immensely creative . . . Exciting [and] intricate." —BookPage (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 ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD510L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.81 x 0.37 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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  1. Hatem Aly

    Hatem Aly

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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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    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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5 out of 5 stars
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17 global ratings
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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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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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Gayatri Sethi, PhD
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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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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Amaly Abed
5.0 out of 5 stars "Mom, this is my favorite book ever."
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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After having this book for a week now, my 5-year old has gone from "that was a great book!!" to "mama, this is my favorite book ever." The rhymes have almost a Lin Manuel Miranda feel to them that just feels...right. My family and I really hope a sequel is in Omar's plans!
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Amaly Abed
5.0 out of 5 stars "Mom, this is my favorite book ever."
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
After having this book for a week now, my 5-year old has gone from "that was a great book!!" to "mama, this is my favorite book ever." The rhymes have almost a Lin Manuel Miranda feel to them that just feels...right. My family and I really hope a sequel is in Omar's plans!
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Muhammad
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Children’s Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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This book was as fun to read for me as it was for my kid!
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MuslimMommyBlog
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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The story is amazing and the illustrations adorable- this one is a must have on the shelf!
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S mustafa
5.0 out of 5 stars This book
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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My kids loved this book and so easy to follow along for them
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Maria D
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story ❤️
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
A lovely story of adventure full of funny moments that any child will enjoy to read specially with their younger siblings.
You and your little ones will enjoy this book a lot.
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Mal D
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST READ ALOUD OF 2024!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
I don’t say this lightly, but…

The Book That Almost Rhymed is THE BEST READ ALOUD OF 2024!!!!!

Like, I’m telling you that the giggles this book brought out of my kids & I…BATHE THE CAT level. Legit. Buy it. NOW. You want this one forever!
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