Skink on the Brink
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

Skink on the Brink

By Lisa Dalrymple, Suzanne Del Rizzo (Illustrator)

A skink's blue tail fades, challenging his identity and self-worth.

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32 pages
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Stewie the skink loves his blue tail and the songs he sings by the pond. But as his tail turns gray, he feels lost and less special. Can a new friend help him embrace change and find his true self? Discover a heartwarming tale of self-esteem and growth.

From the publisher

Stewie is a very special skink – he has a beautiful blue tail which gives him a superpower against his enemies. Stewie loves singing his songs and rhymes as he dashes around his home. But as he grows up his beautiful blue tail starts to turn grey – he can’t call himself Stewie the Blue anymore! And without his rhymes, his home by the pond doesn’t feel as special either. A new Tell-Me-More Storybook about self-esteem, change, and growing up. Includes non-fiction back matter with bonus information and activities. “I’m Stewie the Blue!” he’d shout over the pond. And he would make up little songs as he darted through the woods. I’m Stewie. I’m blue-y. It really is true-y. I like to eat crickets and centipedes chewy.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about the environmentBooks about self-esteemBooks about science and natureBooks about social themes
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Book details

Publication
Published
May 31, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554552313

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