{"id":9885,"date":"2021-06-30T10:23:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T16:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=9885"},"modified":"2021-06-30T10:23:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T16:23:19","slug":"the-silent-giraffe-by-george-strouthous-author-ekaterina-akulshina-illustrator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=9885","title":{"rendered":"The Silent Giraffe by George Strouthous (Author), Ekaterina Akulshina (Illustrator)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Winsome, enigmatic, and an absolute joy to read\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strouthous explores friendship, unity, and celebration of self in this fun, sweetly moving tale that tells the story of a giraffe who longs to be like others. Life is good for the giraffe on the Serengeti plains, but the lack of its own sound is something that weighs heavy on its mind. The more the giraffe looks at others, including the leopard, the eagle, and the little mouse, the more it becomes distressed. But the wise mouse has something important to tell that will change the giraffe\u2019s thinking about its shortcomings. Strouthous portrays the giraffe\u2019s anguish over its lack of sound with skill and perception, and Ekaterina Akulshina\u2019s expressive illustrations are pleasant to the eyes, beautifully emphasizing the adorable protagonist\u2019s varying emotions. This charming, poignant tale helps teach friendship, understanding, and self-acceptance while simultaneously buoying those pained by their shortcomings. The end notes provide interesting facts about giraffes and other animals. The book should easily make it to the school and public libraries\u2019 book shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Silent Giraffe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By George Strouthous (Author), Ekaterina Akulshina (Illustrator)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pub date April 25, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISBN 979-8739758729<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price $12.17 (USD) Paperback, $5.62 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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