The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights

Name: The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: David A. Ufer
ISBN: 9781607189060

Author: David A. Ufer, Kirsten Carlson

Narrator: Donna German

Unabridged: 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing

Published: 01/01/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction, Animal Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Modeled after The Wizard of Oz, this enchanting story describes a young giraffe who suffers from a fear of heights. On his way to the doctor, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing and a hippo who is a afraid of water. What causes the three new friends to face and overcome their fears? The “For Creative Minds” section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, as well as a “Match the Feet” game and a mix-and-match activity. Encourages children to overcome their fears and to help friends in trouble.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karissa

I really enjoyed this tale of animals who overcome their fears by helping each other. This is a great way to remind children that we are all different and can help each other! There are also extension activities in the back of the book and facts on the four animals (giraffe, monkey, hippo, crocodile......more

Goodreads review by Melinda

A fun book for 1st-3rd grade. It can be used to teach about animal adaptations.......more

Goodreads review by Carrie

This book is an awesome book to teach young children how it is okay to have imperfections. The story follows a giraffe who is afraid of heights on his journey to go see a doctor. Along the way, he meets friends that also have imperfections. Together they end up helping each other overcome their fear......more

Goodreads review by Cbeatrizojeda

Gran historia que refleja que todos somos buenos para algo y hay que aprender a valorarnos. Es corta, pero muy significativa.......more