| Blue & Bertie Contributor(s): Litten, Kristyna (Author), Litten, Kristyna (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1481461540 ISBN-13: 9781481461542 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Giraffes - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2015017015 |
| Lexile Measure: 460 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.4" W x 9.5" (1.10 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 192193 Reading Level: 2.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "A deceptively simple story that celebrates individuality, acceptance, and friendship....Litten's message [is] about the value of breaking outside of one's comfort zone--and getting to know people who don't look exactly like you." --Publishers Weekly "The simple artwork is expressive and engaging....A sweet, empowering tale to share one-on-one or in a story time."--School Library Journal "Aside from offering a satisfying friendship story, this book celebrates differences and shows how enriching diversity can be." --Booklist A charming picture book about a lost giraffe and his new friend who helps him find his way home and see the world from a new perspective. Bertie the giraffe's life is very simple and predictable: every day, he and his herd nibble leaves, sip water, and nap. But one day, Bertie oversleeps and wakes up lost and alone. Well, not quite alone--he meets Blue, a lonely blue giraffe who offers to show him the way home. On the way, Blue has a lot to show his new friend about the wonders of the world that Bertie had never noticed before. But when Bertie gets home, will his herd welcome Blue, even though he is different? Filled with lyrical text and irresistible illustrations, this sweet tale about friendship teaches young readers about embracing differences and celebrating new perspectives. |
Contributor Bio(s): Litten, Kristyna: - Kristyna studied Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and graduated in 2010. She now lives in a beautiful village in Yorkshire. Her first picture book, Flint's Odd Socks, followed by Chickens Can't See In The Dark were highly commended for the Macmillan Prize two years running. Kristyna has written and illustrated the brilliant Blue & Bertie and Norton & Alpha for Simon & Schuster, and the stunning Ziggy and the Moonlight Show will publish in 2018. |