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Allie the Albino Squirrel

by E.K. McCoy

illustrated by Ghazal Qadri

Specs

* Ages:  4-7 years

* Grade Level:  PS-2

* Length:  32 pages

* Publisher:  Atmosphere Press

* Pub. Date:  April 2022

* ISBN:  9781639882632

* Language:  English

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The Book

Allie squirrel is different from all the other squirrels around her.  She is an albino and completely white in colour.  She is white as the winter's snow.   She is about to go off to start kindergarten and she is very nervous about her appearance and what others may think of her.  What if the other squirrels shun her because of her unique colour and no one will be her friend because she is white?  

Sensing her daughter's feelings of apprehension and nervousness Momma assures her daughter that the colour of her fur does not define who she is.  Momma goes on to tell Allie that she has a caring heart, is fun when she is silly,  she' s honest, creative and loves to dance.  After their conversation together Allie has confidence to face her fears and to head off to school the next morning.  She knows now that she is a beautiful little squirrel inside AND outside.  

At school Allie makes a new friend named Bree, who tells Allie her fur is different and oh so very beautiful.  Bree sees past their physical differences and recognizes the kindness and warmth that is in Allie's heart...all the qualities that make a BFF!    

The illustrations are wonderful and the message of the book is positive and inspiring.  This is a book about acceptance (not only accepting yourself as you are but also being accepted by others), and about  friendship.  Kid's will love this heartwarming story.  I highly recommend this book. 

 

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Meet the Author

E.K. McCoy is a Cincinnati, Ohio native, who currently resides in Hawaii.  She is a proud mother of two funny, loving daughters, Ellie and Ava.  Since 2008, she's worked as an ultrasound technologist, helping to take care of sick children. She and her husband, Kyle, enjoy traveling and supporting their daughters in all their endeavours.  

About the Illustrator

Ghazal Qadri is a Kashmiri born illustrator.  She did her MA in illustrations from Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore.  Born and grown in the conflict area, Ghazal belongs to the cult of the artists that makes art out of their lived experiences.  She enjoys working on daily comics about her real-life situations, especially ones that she experienced while living in Kashmir.  Changing a mundane moment into a relatable story is the way she makes sense through her art.  Her work focuses on storytelling through comics and illustrations. 

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