{"product_id":"blue-bertie-9781481461542","title":"Blue \u0026 Bertie","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The simple artwork is expressive and engaging....A sweet, empowering tale to share one-on-one or in a story time.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Aside from offering a satisfying friendship story, this book celebrates differences and shows how enriching diversity can be.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBertie 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with lyrical text and irresistible illustrations, this sweet tale about friendship teaches young readers about embracing differences and celebrating new perspectives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781481461542\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 10.40w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2016 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e192193 \/ Blue \u0026amp; Bertie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.2 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kristyna Litten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075489824949,"sku":"9781481461542","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d0da3d50-fe91-4206-b0c8-fb66c0b9320e.jpg?v=1691467234","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/blue-bertie-9781481461542","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}