librarybonanza 's review for:

Neck & Neck by Elise Parsley
3.0

Age: K+
Animals: Giraffe
Emotions: Jealousy
Family: New baby

Everyone loves giraffe but when a happier, shinier, more agile balloon receives more adoration, Giraffe's jealousy overtakes his ability to be kind. In the end, he saves a whole bundle of giraffe balloons and receives praise for his effort.

Perfectly silly but best for an older audience who can laugh, not reel back in fright, at the horror-filled face of the boy after his balloon is popped.

A note at the end reveals that this book can be used for sibling rivalry: "For Winnie: who showed up one day and started hogging all the attention."