Geraldine
Geraldine is a giraffe who feels like an outcast in a world where she is the only giraffe. Indeed, all of the other students at her new school are children. She’s understandably worried about going to school until she bonds on the first day with a girl who’s also an outcast, because she wears glasses, likes math, and organizes her food. Most of Geraldine’s emotions are communicated through her body language and, since she’s a giraffe, she has a particularly expressive neck. Although first-day-of-school jitters is a common theme in children’s books, this one stands out for its unusual characters, and its well-realized theme of learning to accept oneself and to be open to others. ©2019 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Elizabeth Lilly
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Anxiety
Difference/Individuality
Friendship
School
Publishers:
Neal Porter Books, Roaring Brook
Publish Year: 2018
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781626723597
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Lilly