It’s summertime at the Brights Zoo and something very special is due… a new baby giraffe! And this giraffe is extra extraordinary. She is all one shade—not a spot to spot! Mama loves her baby unconditionally and knows she is perfectly herself, but will everyone else see it, too? Based on the true story of Kipekee, a rare reticulated giraffe born without spots who captured the world’s heart, this uplifting picture book celebrates the joys of being unique.
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