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Orchard Books, 2001-01-09

Giraffes Can't Dance

Giraffes Can't Dance

Giles Andreae, Author

Guy Parker-Rees, Illustrator

Hardcover

SKU:9780439287197

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Gerald is a giraffe that can't dance. Try as he might, his long, spindly legs buckle whenever he starts to boogie. Every year he dreads going to the Great Jungle Dance--until one night he finds his own special music. Full-color illustrations.
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This poignant story highlights the power of words to both wound and heal. Readers watch a giraffe’s dreams falter under cruel words, then revive through truth and encouragement. A thoughtful reminder for readers—especially those curating young minds—of the impact of words, urging care and compassion in our speech.

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Giraffe • Dance • Individuality • Stories in rhyme

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Jungle Animals • Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Dance • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Media Tie-In

Gerald the giraffe longs to dance but his knees seem to buckle whenever he tries to twirl. Will he learn to sway to his own sweet tune? Find out in this gentle ode to dancing to the beat of your own drum.

Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. But with some words of encouragement from an unlikely friend, he might just find the courage to be himself on the dance floor.

With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.

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