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Gerald Needs a Friend

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Gerald Needs a Friend by Robin Boyden is a charming children's book about a lonely and imaginative young giraffe named Gerald. Gerald embarks on a quest to find a friend who truly understands him amidst his unique world. The story beautifully explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and finding someone who appreciates you just the way you are.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful tale if you're looking for a charming story about friendship and the adventures of making new friends. With whimsical illustrations and relatable themes, it's perfect for young readers who love imaginative and heartwarming stories.

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A fun, heartfelt new picture book about the joy of play time and the power of making friends.

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Gerald lives alone. He has everything he needs. He spends most of his days in his garden, watering the plants, picking the fruits and vegetables, and making preserves for the winter.

In the evenings, he has dinner at 5, reads 20 pages of his book, has a chamomile tea, and goes to bed at 7. Every day is the same, and that suits Gerald just fine.

Until one day, when an amazing travelling market comes to town! Gerald has so much fun playing with the two mice that run it that he forgets all about his routine.

Can Gerald learn that having everything you need is no fun unless you have someone to share it with?

Gerald Needs a Friend by Robin Boyden is a heartwarming tale about discovering the joy of companionship.

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Gerald Needs a Friend by Robin Boyden is often praised for its charming illustrations and heartwarming story. Reviewers highlight its ability to engage children with a delightful narrative about friendship and self-discovery. The book is appreciated for its humour and the gentle way it addresses themes of loneliness and making new friends.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711252097

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Edition: Illustrated Edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 276.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Robin Boyden is a freelance illustrator based in Bristol in the South West of England. In 2007 he graduated from University College Falmouth with a First Class Honours Degree and soon after completed a Masters in Art and Design. Robin has twice been selected for the AOI Images annual and has worked for numerous clients in the publishing and editorial sectors worldwide. His clients include Scholastic, Bloomsbury, Penguin Random House, Nosy Crow, Oxford University Press, Capstone Publishing, Wired Magazine, The Guardian, The Independent, The Times and Pearson Education. Gerald Needs a Friend is the first picture book he has both written and illustrated.

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