Not a Spot to Spot: The True Story of Kipekee, the Giraffe Born without Spots

(Hardback)

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Based on the true story of Kipekee, a rare reticulated giraffe born without spots who captured the worlds heart, this adorable and uplifting picture book celebrates the joys of being unique.

Its summertime at the Brights Zoo and something very special is due a new baby giraffe! And this giraffe is extra extraordinary. She is all one shadenot a spot to spot! Mama loves her baby unconditionally and knows she is perfectly herself, but will everyone else see it, too

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Elizabeth Weiss Verdick has written more than thirty books for audiences from toddlers to teens. She collaborated with Marc Rosenthal onSmall Walt, whichKirkusReviewscalled reminiscent of Virginia Burtons classics in a starred review; and its sequel,Small Walt and Mo the Tow. She is also the author ofBike & Trike, illustrated by Brian Biggs; Not a Spot to Spot, illustrated by Zoe Waring; and Trusty Bus, illustrated by Jeff Harter. She is a graduate of the Hamline University MFA program and lives in Woodbury, Minnesota. Learn more at ElizabethVerdick.com.

Zoe Waring is a childrens book illustrator, author, and designer, whose work has been published in twelve languages. She lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and when shes not squirrelling away in her studio, shes chasing adventures with her husband, daughter, and four-legged friend, Frodo. Visit Zoe at ZoeWaring.co.uk.