Why did I love this book?
This book had me laughing and laughing because it was so relatable.
How many times have I been driving and thought I will make it through that traffic light only to almost make it before it turns red? As a petite person, I also completely relate with Abby (the main character) feeling like she’s almost tall enough… I’m almost tall enough to grab an item off the top shelf in the grocery store when standing on my tippy toes!
The humor isn’t the only thing I loved about this book. I also loved how the author shifts perspectives – is almost always a bad thing? Or can it sometimes be a good thing? I can see how this book could be used to spark interesting conversations with kids about how they feel about the “almosts.”
And let’s talk about that title – I was instantly curious to know what the book was about just from reading A Bad Case of the Almosts. The main character is adorable, and this story puts me in a positive mindset.
1 author picked A Bad Case of the Almosts as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 4, 5, 6, and 7.
The "almosts" are ruining Abby's life! She's almost tall enough. She's almost a star student. She's almost first in line... and on and on it goes. So why even bother entering the science competition? The almosts will ruin it anyway. But what if Abby is wrong? Maybe the almosts can actually be a good thing...?
Feeling disappointment is a part of life, and Janet Sumner Johnson tackles that feeling with force in this inspirational picture book. In her signature child-friendly text, Johnson highlights the importance of seeing positives in every situation and using a growth mindset to live your best…