Benjamin's Blue Feet
- Subject
- Animals - Birds
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Pajama Press
- Size
- 21.8 cm Ă 26.4 cm
- ISBN
- 9781772781113
A young bird with a flair for discovery and invention learns self-acceptance one blue-footed step at a time.
Benjamin the blue-footed booby is coming of age in his flockâs world of flying, diving, swimming, and fishing. But he already has a unique gift: treasure-hunting. One day, after finding a mirror, Benjamin becomes convinced that his beak is too long, his wings are too wide, and his feet are too big and blue. He decides to use his treasures to change himself.
But without his beak, wings, and feet, is he even a blue-footed booby anymore?
Illustrated with Sue Macartneyâs lively, light graphic art style, Benjaminâs Blue Feet is a playful, jovial picture book about self-image and self-worth. Packed with humor and heart, it is sure to become a new storytime favorite.
About the author
Sue MacartneyAuthor
Sue Macartney's creative style as an author-illustrator has been shaped by life on four continents and work as a graphic designer and children's art educator. She has a deep love of nature and lives in Victoria, British Columbia with her husband and a backyard full of birds.
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What reviewers said
2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens selection
2022 SCBWI Recommended Reading List feature
âA bird learns self-acceptance in this tale with a concealed environmental message.â
âBenjaminâs Blue Feet is a cute read with some great themes. This book would be great to begin some discussions about body image, self-acceptance, and environmentalism.â
âThe drawings, done in pen, ink and digital media, are playful, action-packed and sparkle with humor. The author has included âA note about Trash in the Oceanâ which could lead into an important discussion with even the youngest reader....Highly Recommended.â
âA sweet story about self-acceptance with a light and humorous feel, as well as science undertones....Read-alike with A House for Hermit Crab (Carle).â







