Orchard Books, 2001-01-09
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giraffes Can't Dance
Guy Parker-Rees, Illustrator
Hardcover
SKU:9780439287197
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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.
Book Details
Book Details
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
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
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.
