The Outside
By Marino, Gianna
Themes flagged by parents·1
Male Protagonist
The leading character in this book is male.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling illustrator Gianna Marino helps little ones find their courage to face their fears and explore the world around them.
Earl likes the inside and likes feeling safe. He also likes his friends to be safe and is quick to point out the many dangers of the outside, where his friends are determined to explore. No matter how hard they try to convince Earl to come outside to play, he won’t change his mind.
But…what if Earl needs to go outside? What will it take for his friends to convince him? What will it take for Earl to feel safe on the outside?
In this stunningly illustrated book about friendship, facing your fears, and finding the courage to push past what’s comfortable, Gianna Marino once again uses endearing animals to give young readers a voice.
Earl likes the inside and likes feeling safe. He also likes his friends to be safe and is quick to point out the many dangers of the outside, where his friends are determined to explore. No matter how hard they try to convince Earl to come outside to play, he won’t change his mind.
But…what if Earl needs to go outside? What will it take for his friends to convince him? What will it take for Earl to feel safe on the outside?
In this stunningly illustrated book about friendship, facing your fears, and finding the courage to push past what’s comfortable, Gianna Marino once again uses endearing animals to give young readers a voice.
Details
- Illustrator
- Gianna Marino
- Publisher
- Viking Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-10
- 0593528778
- ISBN-13
- 9780593528778
- Reading age
- 4 – 8
- Grade level
- Pre-kindergarten – 2
- Pages
- 40
- Published
- 2024
- Added to shelf
- Sep 10, 2025