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spuriousdiphthongs's review against another edition
5.0
THIS IS AMAZING. The turtle-giraffe interaction cracked me up.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't know there was another Problems book! This was very exciting to find today and very fun to read as well. The giraffe is much more positive overall than the penguin that proceeded him and there is more of a note of hope at the end of this one. Very cute, but the dual narrators can make for difficult read alouds.
For: lovers of giraffes or turtles; readers who want a book about struggling to accept a part of oneself.
Possible red flags: negative outlooks; staring/gawking at others.
For: lovers of giraffes or turtles; readers who want a book about struggling to accept a part of oneself.
Possible red flags: negative outlooks; staring/gawking at others.
lololauren23's review against another edition
4.0
Giraffe is certain this his neck is his worst asset, but when a friend is in need, he learns to embrace what he once believed was his biggest flaw. Sometimes our insecurities become our greatest strengths.
fae_noir's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
A charming tale about learning to love and appreciate your own body just the way it is. Absolutely adorable!
afro8921's review against another edition
5.0
Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder in this clever picturebook. Edward the Giraffe worries that his neck is just too necky! He feels so bad about his neck and goes to great lengths to disguise it or hide it! It is not until he meets Cyrus the turtle that he gains a new perspective on his neck. I loved this book for so many reason, mainly cause giraffes are my spirit animal and I think they are beautiful. But I also loved the wonderful friendship, humor, and clever wording in the book. Great conversation starter about loving the things that make you uniquely you.
lady_mair's review against another edition
4.0
There’s another?? Hooray! Also... bow ties! *heart eyes*
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
"Giraffe Problems" is the story of Edward who hates his long neck. He wants to be like the lion, or the zebra, or the elephant. All he can see are his imperfections--he'd even rather be a turtle! However, once Edward encounters the turtle, Cyrus, he discovers that other animals have their "perceived imperfections" too. Only Edward can do something that none of the other animals can.
The illustrations are very very nice. They are more of a brown color palate which I don't often see in children's books. They are muted which is actually refreshing. It's a story about embracing uniqueness because what child doesn't have something they dislike about themselves. (Mine was being petite for SO long)
Only critique is that it is a bit long for storytime. (I'm going to try it anyway.) I think it will work well, though, for one on one reading.
The illustrations are very very nice. They are more of a brown color palate which I don't often see in children's books. They are muted which is actually refreshing. It's a story about embracing uniqueness because what child doesn't have something they dislike about themselves. (Mine was being petite for SO long)
Only critique is that it is a bit long for storytime. (I'm going to try it anyway.) I think it will work well, though, for one on one reading.