Neck & Neck

Written by Elise Parsley

A giraffe faces an unexpected rival, testing his self-worth and hero status at the zoo.

3.9 Goodreads · 813 ratings

40 pages· 326 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD530L

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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.

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