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George spends most of his time with his friends Peachy (a gorilla) and Moon (a lion). Peachy and Moon are very boysy boys given to body-building and weight-lifting. Neither of these are George's thing - but what is? One day, walking home from another morale-crushing session of Rocks (weight-lifting), he hears some music coming from Priscilla the giraffe's river-boat. George's reaction is instinctive. This zebra was just made to boogie. He's a fantastic dancer! Trouble is, what are his friends going to make of it?This is a funny story about friends, fellowship, finding your own 'thing', and some very fancy footwork!
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David Bedford is a successful picture book writer, who writes with warmth, humour and heart. He has written many books for Little Tiger, including Shaggy Dog and the Terrible Itch illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson. He lives in Norfolk with his young family. Russell Julian Originally from Derbyshire, Russell attended West Notts College in Mansfield and then went on to study Illustration at Anglia University in Cambridge. His first book, Horsey, was published by Egmont in 2004. His style is distinctive, highly accomplished, and features a rich colour palette and adorable characterisation. He lives in North London with his girlfriend and baby daughter.
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When I was young, I'm sure that the books I read didn't have much in the way of subtext. The odd risqué double entendre, perhaps, but certainly nothing the likes of which you'll find in David Bedford and Russell Julian's diversity-affirming picture book, "It's a George Thing!"
To its young readers, "It's a George Thing!" will be a simple story about a zebra named George who discovers that he has a talent (and, indeed, a passion) for dancing. The trouble is, George doesn't reckon that his mates will be into dancing at all; their preferred pastimes are much more butch. And so poor George puts up with playing Peachy and Moon's macho games and does his dancing in secret, until it's time for him to come out and star in a big show - the prospect of which terrifies him so much that he freezes in the spotlight... until his two friends appear on stage to dance alongside him, even though dancing isn't really their thing. It's a George thing...
Of course, to those a little older, "It's a George Thing!" might not be such a straightforward story at all, but instead a very well-crafted - if agonisingly transparent - allegory on a young homosexual "coming out of the closet." Some parents might well balk at the idea of such adult themes being explored in a book aimed at young children, but I take the view that with books such as this one delicately influencing the nascent minds of the next generation, in the future those of George's inclination are more likely to be greeted with the warm reception that George gets when he "comes out" here, as opposed to the prejudice that regrettably some still suffer.
To its young readers, "It's a George Thing!" will be a simple story about a zebra named George who discovers that he has a talent (and, indeed, a passion) for dancing. The trouble is, George doesn't reckon that his mates will be into dancing at all; their preferred pastimes are much more butch. And so poor George puts up with playing Peachy and Moon's macho games and does his dancing in secret, until it's time for him to come out and star in a big show - the prospect of which terrifies him so much that he freezes in the spotlight... until his two friends appear on stage to dance alongside him, even though dancing isn't really their thing. It's a George thing...
Of course, to those a little older, "It's a George Thing!" might not be such a straightforward story at all, but instead a very well-crafted - if agonisingly transparent - allegory on a young homosexual "coming out of the closet." Some parents might well balk at the idea of such adult themes being explored in a book aimed at young children, but I take the view that with books such as this one delicately influencing the nascent minds of the next generation, in the future those of George's inclination are more likely to be greeted with the warm reception that George gets when he "comes out" here, as opposed to the prejudice that regrettably some still suffer.
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Bought for my son 'George'. Has the message that different people enjoy doing different things, and you can still be friends even if you enjoy different things.
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In a recent discussion on favourite children's books, someone introduced me to this title that they bought for their little one. It is so delightful - a warm and sensitive look at friendship. I read it at school during story time and the children understood the meaning immediately. It has gone straight to the top of my list of favourites.
The illustrations are gorgeous. I read this book in class again recently and now I am determined to use it as a basis for a story sack (most likely with the central theme of zebras).
The illustrations are gorgeous. I read this book in class again recently and now I am determined to use it as a basis for a story sack (most likely with the central theme of zebras).
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Love this book! Heartwarming story about how we have different strengths and like different things and that is ok, we can still all be friends. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Elohim
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I bought this for my son, but it has taken on a life of its own as I use it for music workshops in schools with P1-3 (Foundation/KS1) children, who love it. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by Gordon Turnbull
Really love this book, and I'm 38!!!
Our neighbours bought this book for my little boys 4th birthday. It's a really lovely book with funny illustrations and a nice story. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2008 by Sally
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