Extraordinary Albert
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Extraordinary Albert

By Bonnie Grubman, S.K.Y. van der Wel (Illustrator)

A gorilla's oversized feet may be the key to survival during a storm.

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32 pages
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Albert the gorilla was born with enormous feet, a trait he once adored but now finds burdensome. As a storm traps him and his friend Rex in the woods, Albert must discover if his unique feet can save the day. Can Albert turn his perceived flaw into a strength and find his way home? This heartwarming tale explores self-acceptance and the hidden value of our differences.

From the publisher

A funny and touching story about a sweet gorilla who is a little bit different and learns to love himself. For unique children ages 4 and up. Albert the gorilla was born with enormous feet. Albert’s parents think he’s perfect. Extraordinarily perfect. And his extraordinary feet are perfect too. Little Albert loves his enormous feet until he gets older. By then, his big feet have become an extraordinary burden! One day, as Albert and his friend Rex are playing in the woods, a storm breaks out. The two gorillas are scared and look for ways to go home. Will Albert’s feet come in handy now?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about self-esteemBooks about apes and monkeysBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about gorillas
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 23, 2021
First published
January 1, 2020
Publisher
Clavis
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781605375922

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