"11 Experiments That Failed" by Jenny Offill is a unique and introspective exploration of the human experience through the lens of scientific inquiry and personal narrative. The story follows the protagonist, who reflects on various experiments—both literal and metaphorical—that aim to understand the complexities of life, relationships, and the often unpredictable nature of existence. With Offill's characteristic wit and keen observations, the book delves into themes of failure, ambition, and the absurdity of seeking definitive answers, inviting readers to ponder the beauty and chaos that come with being human. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Schwartz & Wade Books .

Nancy Carpenter is the acclaimed illustrator of Fannie in the Kitchen, as well as Masai and I, Sitti's Secrets, and Loud Emily, among other books. She lives with her husband, daughter, and cat in Brooklyn, New York. Jenny Offill is the proud owner of a dog named Jetta, who likes to chew up dollar bills. She wrote the picture books 17 THINGS I'M NOT ALLOWED TO DO ANYMORE, a PARENTING BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR, and 11 EXPERIMENTS THAT FAILED, described by KIRKUS REVIEWS as a 'most joyful and clever whimsy'. She is also the author of the adult novels LAST THINGS and DEPT. OF SPECULATION. She lives in New York. Visit her website at www. jennyoffil. com