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Impossible

By Isol
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Impossible tells the humorous tale of Toribio, a two-year-old whose daily antics test the patience of his loving but exhausted parents. From sleepless nights to messy baths and potty refusals, caring for Toribio seems an impossible feat. When a specialist promises to resolve their troubles overnight, the results come as a surprising and delightful twist. This charming story offers both laughter and warmth, capturing the challenges and joys of early childhood.
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This book is ideal for young children and their parents, especially those familiar with the trials of toddlerhood. It also aligns with early English Language Arts standards, making it a valuable read for educational settings and families alike.

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A funny story about a seemingly impossible child and his desperate parents, who enlist the help of a specialist with unexpected results...

Toribio is two years old and his parents love him very much, but some days, taking care of him feels like an impossible task. He won't sleep, makes a fuss when eating, splashes his bath water everywhere, and refuses to use his potty. At the end of the day, Toribio's parents are exhausted. So when they see an ad for a specialist who can solve any type of problem, his desperate parents make an appointment right away. Mrs. Meridien's methods deliver overnight results, but her solution isn't quite what they had in mind...

Impossible is a funny story with a surprise ending that will delight young children and exhausted parents alike.

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781773064345

Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by Elisa Amado

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 247.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 32

About the Author

ISOL is an Argentine author and illustrator of childrenโ€™s books with a passion for comic book artistry, literature and the visual arts. She has been honored with the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for her outstanding contribution to childrenโ€™s literature, has twice been selected as a finalist for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and has won a Golden Apple at the Biennial of Illustration, Bratislava. Isol has also written and illustrated The Menino; Petit, the Monster; Beautiful Griselda and Nocturne. To date, her books have been published in over twenty countries and in seventeen languages. Isol lives in Buenos Aires. ELISA AMADO is a Guatemalan-born author and translator. She has written My Friend (Mi amiga), illustrated by Alfonso Ruano; Un Barrilete para el Dรญa de los Muertos / Barrilete: A Kite for the Day of the Dead; Cousins (Primas), illustrated by Luis Garay; and Tricycle (El triciclo), illustrated by Alfonso Ruano, which is on the Amรฉricas Award Commended List and is a USBBY Outstanding International Book. She lives in Toronto.

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