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.

A comprehensive guide to multicultural literature for children, this valuable resource features more than 1,600 titles—including fiction, folktales, poetry, and song books—that focus on diverse cultural groups. The selected titles, pubished between the 1970s and 1990s are suitable for use with preschoolers through sixth graders and are likely to be found on the shelves of school and public libraries. Topics are timely, with an emphasis on books that reflect the needs and interests of today's children. Each detailed entry includes bibliographic information. Use level is also included, as are cultural designation, subjects, and a summary. The invaluable Subject Access section incorporates use level culture information.

What big problem does Mosquito cause with a little white lie -- and how will Lion deal with it? How will hungry Leopard finally be able to capture other animals? What happens to Giraffe and Rhino after they are given magic herbs? Read this book to find out.

A Tinga Tinga tale inspired by traditional stories from Africa. Once upon a time, Giraffe had a short neck. But then one day she sticks her head in a tree to get some honey - and can't get out again! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Tinga Tinga Tales: Why Giraffe Has a Long Neck is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

Why do our imperfections make us the MOST unique and special? Here's what readers are already saying about this amazing, inspiring kids book: "It's just so cool book for kids all ages, and their parents too. " -- Jen "When it comes to teaching children about bullying and kindness, this book is just the best! There's a really good moral to this story; it's a very positive, and encouraging book for kids." -- Olivia "Sweet bedtime story, well-made, very colorful and easy to read." -- Monica Our main hero is a Giraffe that likes to sing karaoke. Poor Giraffe is bullied by other animals because he looks so different. Too tall, long neck and weird ears. One night he decides to sing for other animals even if they judge him. All the animals are amazed by the power of his voice. His ''long neck'' helps him to produce the most amazing sound in the world. Warning! Cuteness overload, so be ready! This book has a great story and fantastic illustrations that will make you happier or just put a smile on your face. You and your kids will love this book...grab it now while it's still available at this discounted price.

Samba, the monkey gets angry at Slender, the giraffe and plans to teach him a lesson. When Slender falls for Samba’s trick, he find that his neck has grown longer.