Beegu

by Alexis Deacon; Pictures by the author

• ISBN13: 9780374306670
• ISBN10: 0374306672
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2003-09-09
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Summary

The story of an alienated alien Beegu's spacecraft is stranded on Earth. Now she is lost and wandering. Waiting for a rescue signal from her mother, she fails to make friends with the strange creatures she encounters. Rabbits don't seem to understand her; windblown leaves won't stay still to listen. But at last, on a school playground, Beegu discovers a group of fantastic companions who are happy to let her join their games . . . until a grownup creature spoils the fun. Beegu's spirits are sinking lower than ever just as the mother ship arrives, in this simple, bittersweet picture book that shows us our world through the three eyes of an innocent outsider with the help of stylish art and a wry, understated text.

Author Biography

Alexis Deacon recently graduated with an honors degree in illustration from the University of Brighton and now lives in London, England. Slow Loris, his first picture book, was praised by Publishers Weekly as "a quirky tale with an entertaining twist."

Table of Contents

"Children will sympathize with Beegu. . .quirky, economical illustrations aptly reflect the lonely mood of this touching story." --School Library Journal

"Deacon's simple text follows Beegu on her wanderings; skillful pacing incorporates full-bleed spreads plus panel and spot illustrations. . .The accomplished artwork underscores the children's easy acceptance of Beegu and highlights the book's uplifting message that acts of kindness have lasting effects." --Publishers Weekly