A touching and triumphant story republished in celebration of the title’s 10th birthday about how the giraffe goes from being hopeless on the dance floor to becoming the star of the show. Jeered by all for his disastrous dancing, Gerald the giraffe dreads the great Jungle dance. But, helped by the cricket who leads him to find his own rhythm, the giraffe soon becomes a dancing sensation! Stunning illustrations as ever from Guy Parker-Rees coupled with Giles Andrae’s sublime rhyming poem that will delight every child and parent alike. A triumph of a book.
Celebrate the 25th birthday of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, with this special new edition featuring a super-shiny cover!Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ... or can they?A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and finding your own tune, Giraffes Can't Dance has been a family favourite for 20 years."All toddlers should grow up reading this" Daily Mail"A modern classic" Baby & Me"A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . . . there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different" Junior"A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp" Daily Telegraph
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Celebrate the 25th birthday of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, with this special new edition featuring a super-shiny cover!Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Giraffes Can't Dance and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Giraffes Can't Dance features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers
Paperback, Board book. Not Available.
Giraffes Can't Dance was written by Giles Andreae and published by Orchard Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Giraffes Can't Dance has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Giraffes Can't Dance series
