A cute story that helps young kids learn to identify the features of different zoo animals. We had fun naming each animal and laughing at the bad attempts to make Kipekee fit in where she didn't belong. I enjoyed learning at the end that it was based on a real story. My six-year-old said her favorite part was "when the giraffe found her home at the end!" The story was full of detailed pictures which gave us lots to talk about. I could see us re-reading this one again.

Silly. Cute.
Clever.
Kipekee is different. On the first day of school, he doesn’t know what class he is in, because of his spotlessness, and the helpers try to guide him to the right class. They try, so does Kipekee, but he does not belong in any of those classes. Then he figures out where he belongs, and assertively recognises his qualities.
Two things stood out for us;
a) How subtly, as subtle as such a picture book can be, the ideas of acceptance, diversity, inclusion, self-love and awareness, the richness in differences, everyone having qualities were conveyed.
b) The silly struggling scenes when Kipekee is put in the wrong class - put a character where they don’t belong, and see the fun unfold. The facial expressions, chaos and accidents were genuinely funny.

I must say the art and the style of prose are not 100% how I like them, but close enough, and due to the above highlights, this is a wonderful book.

"The Spotless Giraffe" by Peter Millett is a delightful children's book with vibrant illustrations and a charming story. It follows the adventures of a giraffe who struggles with being different from the others due to a unique spot on his coat. Through engaging and humorous storytelling, the book conveys themes of self-acceptance and embracing one's uniqueness. It's a heartwarming read that’s both entertaining and educational for young readers.

5⭐️

One adorable book about one adorable giraffe!

My little one loved the book even though I read it as a e-book. We will definitely be buying the hard copy soon!

The animals in the story were so helpful and I think it can help show how easy kindness is to little kids.
This book will definitely help spark discussions about being kind and polite.

Definitely recommend the book!

This book would be great for so many lessons in an elementary library. Not only is it a great beginning of the year book, but it could also be used to talk about inherent differences and being kind to those unlike us. Young readers will love the silly ways the giraffe's friends try to help her fit in.