Not a Spot to Spot
The True Story of Kipekee, the Giraffe Born without Spots
Published on 31. July 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-6659-6202-5 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the true story of Kipekee, a rare reticulated giraffe born without spots who captured the world's heart, this adorable and uplifting picture book celebrates the joys of being unique.
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?
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?
Reviews / Votes
This is a sweet story about image positivity and acceptance. -- Booklist * July 2025 * Sweet, soothing, and enlightening-ideal for youngsters' first forays into nonfiction. -- Kirkus * 4/15/2025 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Illustrations
f-c digital coated (jkt: spot gloss + emboss)
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 227 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
436 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-6202-5 (9781665962025)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
07/2025
Beach Lane Books
€10.87
Available for download
Persons
Elizabeth Weiss Verdick has written more than thirty books for audiences from toddlers to teens. She collaborated with Marc Rosenthal on Small Walt, which Kirkus Reviews called "reminiscent of Virginia Burton's classics" in a starred review; and its sequel, Small Walt and Mo the Tow. She is also the author of Bike & Trike, illustrated by Brian Biggs; Not a Spot to Spot, illustrated by Zoe Waring; and Trusty Bus, illustrated by Jeff Harter. She is a graduate of the Hamline University MFA program and lives in Woodbury, Minnesota. Learn more at ElizabethVerdick.com.
Zoe Waring is a children's book illustrator, author, and designer, whose work has been published in twelve languages. She lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and when she's not squirrelling away in her studio, she's chasing adventures with her husband, daughter, and four-legged friend, Frodo. Visit Zoe at ZoeWaring.co.uk.
Zoe Waring is a children's book illustrator, author, and designer, whose work has been published in twelve languages. She lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and when she's not squirrelling away in her studio, she's chasing adventures with her husband, daughter, and four-legged friend, Frodo. Visit Zoe at ZoeWaring.co.uk.