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Just Like My Brother - by Gianna Marino (Hardcover)

Just Like My Brother - by  Gianna Marino (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Continuing her picture book stories about family relationships, the author-illustrator of "Meet Me at the Moon" and "Following Papa's Song" introduces Little Giraffe, who adores her big brother. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>An entertaining and moving tribute to big brothers by the author/illustrator of <i>Meet Me at the Moon</i> and <i>Following Papa's Song</i>.</b> <p/>Continuing her picture book stories about family relationships, Gianna Marino introduces Little Giraffe, who adores her big brother. Set in a stunning African landscape, the story begins with a game of hide-and-seek as Little Giraffe looks for her big brother, who's just out of her sight, but always safely nearby. As she asks the many animals she encounters on her search if they've seen him, it's evident how much she admires him. He's taller and faster and braver than her, she tells them. But as the search continues, the other animals insist that Little Giraffe is tall, and fast, and brave, too . . . and best of all, she has a wonderful older brother who looks out for her!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b><b>★ </b>"A humorous, satisfying surprise . . . Brilliant fun." -KIRKUS, Starred Review <p/>This reassuring story of new-found confidence will resonate with growing youngsters who are discovering their own capabilities. And they will relish being in on secrets withheld from the young protagonist. -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Gianna Marino was born in San Francisco and spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park. She's made a living as an apprentice to a muralist, a jewelry designer, a product designer, and a horse carriage driver. Addicted to foreign adventure, Gianna has traveled worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. Between explorations, she lives and works in Northern California and still gallops on horses.

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