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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Neck & Neck
Written by Elise Parsley
A giraffe faces an unexpected rival, testing his self-worth and hero status at the zoo.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 814 ratings
40 pages· 326 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Leopold the giraffe basks in admiration and tasty treats at the zoo until a new rival—a giraffe-shaped balloon—steals the spotlight. Determined to reclaim his status, Leopold embarks on a hilarious quest to prove his worth. As the competition heats up, will Leopold discover that true heroism lies beyond appearances? This laugh-out-loud tale explores self-esteem and the power of actions over looks, leaving readers wondering just how far Leopold will go to be the zoo's star.
From the publisher
In this crowd-pleasing read-aloud from the creator of the bestselling If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t!, a giraffe’s self-esteem is tested during a hilarious confrontation between unlikely look-alikes! Everybody loves Leopold the giraffe. He inspires awe and wonder. His adoring fans gaze and cheer. Best of all, they feed him lots of deeeelicious snacks! But, one day, a shiny, bobble-headed new rival comes in and ruins everything…a giraffe-shaped balloon! Just how far will Leopold go to prove that he’s the hero of the zoo? Readers learn that actions speak far louder than looks in this laugh-out-loud face-off from Elise Parsley–the New York Times bestselling creator of the Magnolia Says DON’T! series.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 326
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 198389
Publication
- Published
- June 5, 2018
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316466745
- LCCN
- 2017015297
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