Guji GujiBy Chih-Yuan Chen, Zhiyuan Chen, María Fernanda Pulido Duarte
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Translated by María Fernanda Pulido Duarte
Illustrated by Chih-Yuan Chen
Edition: illustrated
Published by Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc., 2007
ISBN 1933605340, 9781933605340 Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
36 pages Read ROBERT GUILLAUME the voice of Rafiki in The Lion King
Raised from an egg by Mother Duck, Guji Guji is quite content with his life as a duckling, despite the fact that he doesn't look anything like his brothers. Then he meets three nasty creatures who not only convince him that he is, like them, a crocodile, but also try to persuade him to deliver his duck relatives for their dinner. Suggested level: junior, primary.PreS-Gr 3-One day, an extra-large egg ...
... rolls right into Mother Duck's nest. She is busy reading and doesn't notice the new addition, but this lucky event will change her life. Her hatchlings include a yellow duckling; one with blue spots; another with brown stripes; and a rather unusual, crocodile-shaped youngster, named after his first words. Guji Guji grows bigger and stronger than his siblings (and more crocodilelike), but Mother loves all her offspring the same. When three duck-hungry crocodiles make fun of Guji Guji's ways and try to tempt him into betraying his family, he is put to the test. This beautifully written story has much to say about appreciating families and differences, and it will resonate with children long after the final page is turned. Chen's unique illustrations are compelling, down to the beautiful silhouette endpapers. The rich blues and earth tones and dramatic page layouts create moving scenes, but the quirky details and characters' expressions are hilarious. This charming spin on the ugly duckling theme is a must-have for any collection.-Julie Roach, Malden Public Library, MAReed Business Information (c) 2004
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