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Benjamin's Blue Feet

by Sue Macartney

Subject
Animals - Birds
Age
3-5 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Publisher
Pajama Press
Size
21.8 cm × 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 flock’s 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 Macartney’s lively, light graphic art style, Benjamin’s 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
“A bird learns self-acceptance in this tale with a concealed environmental message.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Benjamin’s 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.”
YA Books Central
“The drawings, done in pen, ink and digital media, are playful, action-packed and sparkle with humor. The author has included ‘A note about Trash in the Ocean’ which could lead into an important discussion with even the youngest reader....Highly Recommended.”
CM Magazine
“A 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).”
Youth Services Book Review
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