In her struggle to fit in, little Beegu faces hostility and rejection from everyone she encounters (namely adults), however, despite her appearance, a group of little children befriend her. Finding herself stranded in an unfamiliar world, she sets out to find shelter.
She crash-lands on earth and discovers that she has become separated from her family. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.This emotive picture book exemplifies the themes of separation, loneliness, rejection, hostility, isolation, anxiety, difference, kindness, acceptance and belonging.īeegu tells the incredibly moving tale of a young alien, who looks much like a yellow rabbit with three eyes and long, floppy ears. Jennifer MattsonĬopyright © American Library Association. Beegu's experiences send a rather facile message about the sweetness of children versus the jaded self-absorption of grown-ups ("Earth creatures were mostly big and unfriendly, but there were some small ones who seemed hopeful"), but this drama of parental loss and reunion will resonate nonetheless. Few words are used or needed, thanks to Deacon's clear visual storytelling: the way the textured, earth-toned backgrounds set off Beegu's bright-yellow form conveys her isolation more strongly than words. At last she stumbles onto a playground, where welcoming children give her a hula hoop as a souvenir, and, more importantly, a positive impression of Earthlings to share with her parents when they finally return and beam her up for a joyful hug. Marooned on Earth after her flying saucer crashes, Beegu searches for help, her earlike appendages drooping in disappointment each time an unsympathetic adult sends her packing. This book's raison d'etre is an endearing yellow alien named Beegu, who resembles a cross between a stuffed bunny and a three-eyed toddler in footie pajamas.
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