The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights
by David A. Ufer
List Price:
Our Price: $5.06
You Save: $3.89 (43%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $4.83 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions
Book Summary Information
Author: David A. UferIllustrator: Kirsten Carlson
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-03-10
ISBN: 193435905X
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing
Book Reviews of The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights
Book Review: A delightful book
Summary: 5 Stars
On the African savannah many animals could be seen lounging in the sun or grabbing a bite to eat. Some were nibbling at the grasses or, in the case of the giraffes, curling their tongues around the branches of trees to pull the tender leaves into their mouths. Regrettably, there was one giraffe family who was having a problem. Their son, who was splayed out on the ground, had a branch in his mouth. It must have been an embarrassment because no one had ever heard of a giraffe who "was afraid of heights." This was a matter for a doctor to solve. They gave the boy a map and he was on his way ...ground level of course, just above the grasses and the flowers. This was a very unusual case and only a doctor could help someone with such an unusual fear, very unusual indeed!
On his way to the doctor's, the young giraffe ran into a velvet monkey who was "afraid of climbing trees." They decided to walk together and as they were passing by a river they ran into yet another animal who was having a problem. There was a hippo, with great big tears running down his cheeks, who told them he was afraid of water. The giraffe and velvet monkey looked on with great sympathy and said, "We're on our way to the village to see the doctor, too. Maybe we can find a way for you to go with us." The three of them had to put on their thinking caps because getting across the river would be a real problem. The monkey was dangling his toes in the water when all of a sudden a crocodile was seen swimming toward him. Was the monkey going to end up being a tasty lunch for the crocodile? Would the three animals be able to help each other overcome their fears?
This charming story of three baby animals who conquer their fears together will delight the young child. Many children have little anxieties and fears, something that is quite normal, but as parents we are sometimes at a loss as to how to deal with them. Little stories such as this one, won't cure a bit of anxiety, but will reassure a youngster that they aren't the only ones who have them. The story was simply delightful and the artwork was beautiful and quite complimentary. In the back of the book can be found some factual information on the animals in the book, including animal adaptations and fun facts. There are a couple of suggested activities, one of which includes a template for a mix-and-match-book.
Quill says: This delightful book that portrays three delightful animal pals who learn to overcome their fears together is one you might want to add to your list!
Summary of The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights
The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights is the enchanting story of a giraffe who suffers from the fear of heights. His parents worry about his safety and send him to the village doctor for treatment. Along the way he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing trees and a hippo who is afraid of water. A life-threatening event causes the three friends to face and overcome each of their fears. The For Creative Minds section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, a match-the-feet game and a mix-and-match activity.Animals Books
Book Subjects
- Arts & Photography
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Business & Investing
- Children's Books
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Internet
- Cooking, Food & Wine
- Entertainment
- Gay & Lesbian
- Health, Mind & Body
- History
- Home & Garden
- Horror
- Law
- Literature & Fiction
- Mystery & Thrillers
- Nonfiction
- Outdoors & Nature
- Parenting & Families
- Professional & Technical
- Reference
- Religion & Spirituality
- Romance
- Science
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports
- Teens
- Travel
Most talked about in Animals Books
The Book of Dragonsby Michael Hague
HarperCollins; Published: 2005-05-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $19.99
Once I Ate a Pieby Patricia MacLachlan, Emily MacLachlan Charest
HarperCollins; Published: 2006-04-25; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $6.98
Price in other shops:
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1: Wolf Brotherby Michelle Paver
Katherine Tegen Books; Published: 2005-02-15; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $6.00
Price in other shops:
The Grouchy Ladybugby Eric Carle
HarperCollins; Published: 1996-10-11; Library Binding; Book
Best price: $16.51
Price in other shops:
Runny Babbit: A Billy Sookby Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins; Published: 2005-03-15; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $7.70
Price in other shops:
Little Bear (An I Can Read Book)by Else Holmelund Minarik
HarperCollins; Published: 1992-02-21; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $5.84
Price in other shops:
From Head to Toeby Eric Carle
HarperCollins; Published: 1997-03-28; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $8.81
Price in other shops:
Danny and the Dinosaur (An I Can Read Book, Level 1)by Syd Hoff
HarperCollins; Published: 1958-08-06; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $7.82
Price in other shops:
The Darkest Hour (Warriors, No. 6)by Erin Hunter
HarperCollins; Published: 2004-10-05; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $16.45
Price in other shops:
SAN DOMINGO (The Marguerite Henry horseshoe library)by Marguerite Henry
Aladdin; Published: 1989-06-14; Paperback; Book
Best price: $47.80
Similar Books and other products
Rumble in the Jungleby Giles Andreae, David Wojtowycz
Books; Tiger Tales; Published: 2002-03; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.87
Price in other shops:
Aurora Plush 8" FancyPal Colorful Giraffe pet CarrierAurora Plush; Aurora; Toy
Best price: $8.48
Price in other shops:
Zarafa: The Giraffe Who Walked to the Kingby Judith St. George
Philomel; Published: 2009-06-11; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $4.91
Price in other shops:
Tall Blondes: A Book About Giraffesby Lynn Sherr
Andrews McMeel Publishing; Published: 1997-08-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $4.99
Price in other shops:
Giraffes (African Animals)by Catherine Ipcizade
Pebble Plus; Published: 2010-02-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.35
Price in other shops:
Little Giraffe Finger Puppet Book (Finger Puppet Books)by ImageBooks Staff
Chronicle Books; Chronicle Books; Published: 2009-02-25; Board book; Book
Best price: $3.87
Price in other shops:
Giraffesby Jill Anderson
Cooper Square Publishing Llc; Published: 2005-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.63
Price in other shops:
Giraffe Sounds?by Debbie Buttar
GMEC Publishing; Published: 2009-05-01; Board book; Book
Best price: $6.69
Price in other shops:
A Giraffe and a Halfby Shel Silverstein
HarperCollins; Published: 1964-11-04; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $9.59
Price in other shops:
Giraffes Can't Danceby Giles Andreae
Books; Orchard; Published: 2001-09-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $10.42
Price in other shops: