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The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights

Average rating
4.4 out of 5
Based on 16 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description
"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 ... More
Book Information
PublisherSylvan Dell Publishing
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100976882302
ISBN-13978-0976882305
Publication Date06/26/2006
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About Kirsten Carlson (Illustrator) : I live in Stuttgart, Germany. I have illustrated three children's books, and absolutely love the process of creating a 32 page "canvas" to tell a story. I am continuing to pursue illustration projects... more
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2/28/2008 Terry Doherty said: "This story will remind you of Aesop's fables: great stories with a moral at the end. The illustrations are great and the information and activities at the back add to the fun.
tags: animal-stories picture-books-fiction read-aloud-books, picture-books-fiction

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