Gerald would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant story from an award-winning creative team. 2009 sees the 10th anniversary of this bestselling picture book loved by children everywhere.
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Gerald was a tall giraffe Whose neck was long and slim, But his knees were awfully bandy And his legs were rather thin...Every year Gerald dreads the great Jungle Dance, and feels ashamed that he cannot tango and two-step with the rest of the jungle animals. But then one day he realises that it doesn't matter that he is different from everyone else--its just that he needs a different tune to dance to.
A lovely story, wittily illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees and told in rhyme by the award-winning author Giles Andreae, it has a stealth and humour that makes it perfect for reading aloud. Giraffes Can't Dance is a nifty little 1story that children and adults will love to read time and time again. (Ages 3 to 5 years) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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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 20110701)This delightful picture book is written in lively rhyming text with vivacious illustrations. (Junior 20090101)
A rhyming story with superb illustrations... wonderfully funny. (Independent 20040101)
Witty match of rollicking rhyme and bold colour. (Guardian 20040101)
A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. (Daily Telegraph 20090101)
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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By Paula Knott
Format:Hardcover
Another wonderful book from Giles Andreae. The other animals laugh at Gerald the Girafe because gangly "Girafes can't Dance" but Gerald learns from an unusual source that he can dance wonderfully when he can hear his own music. A real treaure that teaches children and adults alike that appearances can be deceptive and we must look past the cover. Look past this books cover and you find yourself on a magical road to self awareness. A great tool for discussing all forms of prejudice or just a wonderfully funny book. Read and enjoy whilst reader and child learn a valuable lesson for life.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book after reading so many good reviews on this site. I couldn't even get through it without crying!!! That may have been an over-reaction but it really is a wonderful story and the illustrations are beautiful. Definitely my favourite book in my daughter's collection (and let's face it, it's just as important for the parents to love the kid's books as they're the ones reading them out loud every day of their lives!).
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
I've just purchased a "big book" edition of this to use with reception class. It's a great, light-hearted story about a bandy-legged giraffe with two left feet who turns out to be a brilliant boogier, with the right kind of music, and a little help from a cricket of course! The kids will love this one- its got bold colourful illustrations and plenty of humour to boot. What's more there's a nice message in amongst the rhyming narrative- that we're all different and even if we find we cannot do something- if we try again and look for new ways then anything is possible!
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A lovely story
A great book for building confidence. A lovely rhyme which the children soon learn their favourite bits of. Read more
Published 10 days ago by jokom
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Giraffes Can't Dance [With Book]
I have read the story to the little girls for whom I purchased the book - but have not played the CD as yet.They loved the story and the illustartions in the book were lovely.
Published 14 days ago by Mrs Pauline Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
All about a Giraffe that discovers he can in fact dance - it just had to be to his special music! How the other animals look on on awe.
Published 24 days ago by RS
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Teaching kids that difference is okay
This is a truly lovely story about Gerald the giraffe. He tries to fit in but the other animals mock him as he can't dance to their music. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Miss Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful story
Teaches my toddler a great variety of words, the story is motivational and beautiful. The majority of the illustrations are kind of busy, though.
Published 1 month ago by allthegreeks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story and pictures.
A lovely story worth every penny!
Another brilliant book to add to our growing collection.
Can imagine it will be read for years to come.
Another brilliant book to add to our growing collection.
Can imagine it will be read for years to come.
Published 1 month ago by Roter Drache
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Lovely story
Lovely - a humorous rhyming story and gorgeous illustrations - A must for all those embarrassing dancing dads out there!
Published 1 month ago by Jane
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good
t he children have really enjoyed this book, they have loved learning the dances....giraffes cant dance but they can dance
Published 1 month ago by margt
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If I could give it more stars I would
Not only do I LOVE this book so do my grandchildren, we all know it word for word, all the worlds giraffes are now known as Gerald in our family and this is without doubt the most... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favourite bedtime book
For 2 years upwards, still suitable for my 4 year old. I love that it rhymes and is a nice story.
Published 2 months ago by clairecalps
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