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Giraffes Can't Dance

Giraffes Can't Dance

2012 by Andreae Giles

4.32
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Description

Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. His knees buckle whenever he tries to twirl. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. 'Giraffes can't dance,' they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance. But there is one little creature who believes in Gerald. With a little help, Gerald discovers that when we're different sometimes all we need is a different song to dance to.
Age
1-3
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • It's a charming story about acceptance and perseverance.
  • Beautiful illustrations that will capture children's attention.
  • The book provides a great life lesson about overcoming the odds and finding your own rhythm.
  • The rhythmic writing style and animal characters make it engaging for young readers.