The Giraffe Who Said Goodnight
The Animal Who... Series
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This is a charming tale about a gentle giraffe who has a unique way of saying goodnight to all her friends in the savannah. As the sun sets, the giraffe visits each of her friends, offering them a special goodnight gesture that reflects their individuality and the bond they share. Through her journey, readers learn about the importance of friendship, the beauty of a diverse community, and the comforting rituals of bedtime. The story is filled with warm illustrations and ends with the giraffe finally resting her head after ensuring everyone else is tucked in for the night. For The Giraffe Who Found Its Spots and is ready to go to bed, this is the book to help them say good night and rest their sleepy little head. Help wind down your little loved one with the next iteration of our award winning 'The Giraffe Who...' series. Featuring colorful nightscapes and rhymes to help start the bedtime process. Lots of fun animal illustrations sure to make any child excited while reading and learning! Plenty of animals for whatever your child's favorite is including elephants, rhinos, flamingos, ostriches, monkeys, cheetahs and of course, a giraffe! If you loved our The Giraffe Who Found Its Spots book, you are sure to love this too!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-10
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the giraffe dreams about after saying goodnight?
How do you feel when you say goodnight to someone you love?
What are some ways you can help someone feel better at bedtime like the giraffe does?
Why is it important to have a bedtime routine?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate their own bedtime experiences to those of the giraffe.
Ask your child to imagine and describe their own ideal bedtime scenario inspired by the giraffe's story.
Discuss the importance of saying goodnight and how it makes them feel, mirroring the giraffe's actions in the story.
Create a space where your child feels comfortable expressing their feelings about bedtime and any rituals they enjoy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of saying goodbye
Explanation: In the story, the giraffe learns the significance of bidding goodnight to everyone in the zoo, which helps in acknowledging each friend's presence and importance.
Real-World Application: Children can understand the value of parting words, fostering a habit of acknowledging and respecting the presence of others around them in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Following a routine
Explanation: The giraffe follows a nightly routine of saying goodnight which helps him get ready for bed, indicating the importance of a consistent bedtime routine.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply the concept of a consistent routine to their own lives, helping them wind down effectively before bedtime, thus improving their sleep quality and daily functioning.
Example Lesson: Expressing care through small gestures
Explanation: Each goodnight the giraffe says is packed with care and affection, showing that small gestures can convey deep feelings and strengthen relationships.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children that expressing love and care doesn't always require grand gestures; simple acts like a smile or a kind word can make a big difference to someone's day.
Example Lesson: The power of a positive habit
Explanation: The repetition of the giraffe’s nightly goodnight gives a sense of security and positivity not just to himself but also to his friends at the zoo.
Real-World Application: Children learn that forming positive habits, like saying goodnight, can bring joy and comfort to themselves and to those around them, reinforcing positive behavior patterns.
Example Lesson: Embracing individuality
Explanation: Each animal in the zoo has a unique way of interacting with the giraffe’s goodnight, representing the celebration of individual differences.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to appreciate and embrace the uniqueness of each person they meet, understanding that everyone has their own special traits and ways of expressing themselves.