During a terrible drought in which there is nothing to eat, Man prepares a magic herb that results in Giraffe's long neck so he can reach the high leaves on the trees and a grumpy Rhino, who arrives too late for the magic.

Follow the story of a sad giraffe who is too short to reach the trees for his food, and find out how he overcomes his problem in this uniquely South African bedtime story. Grown ups and children alike will love the rhyming verses on each page, accompanied by delightful illustrations which will be sure to make this a favourite for any child.

Savannah looked forward to her first day at a new school. She tried to make friends, but the giraffes in her class thought she was too tall. With no one to play with, Savannah focused on her schoolwork. Would this prepare her for the day her classmates were in danger? The day when Savannah would have to decide if she would help the giraffes that had been mean to her. In The Too Tall Giraffe, join Savannah as she learns about: Starting at a new school Looking different Dealing with bullies Finding her superpower The Too Tall Giraffe is a vibrant picture book perfect for: Ages 4-8 Parents to encourage children that their differences bring value Library and classroom story time discussions about helping others, fitting in, and dealing with bullies We are all different in our looks, interests, and skills. What makes you different? What is your superpower?

The Tall Book is a celebration of the tall-advantaged, which notes and explores the myriad benefits that come with living large--from the simple pleasures of being able to see over crowds at a parade, to the professional joys of earning more money, and having others perceive you as a natural leader. The Tall Book also offers well-researched explanations into the great unanswered questions of tallness, including: Why are people tall to begin with? How have tall people figured throughout history? Why are CEOs so tall? And how does tallness affect the dating game? Filled with illustrative graphics, charts, and piles of tall miscellanea and factoids, The Tall Book is a wonderful and much-needed exploration of life from on high.

Jaxie is a happy "little" giraffe who loves playing with his friends and "fitting" in. One morning he wakes up to realize that he is not so "little" anymore. He is afraid that he may not "fit" in with his friends as well as he did before he grew so tall. As the story progresses, Jaxie realizes that being tall or short both have their advantages. Jaxie finds out that being happy with yourself is the biggest advantage of all.