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Gerald the Giraffe is a cheerful character with a single dream: to dance. However, his towering height makes him a bit unsteady, and each attempt to join in results in him falling. As the annual Jungle Dance approaches, the other animals showcase their talents—lions tango and chimps cha-cha-cha. When Gerald approaches the dance circle, he hears mocking remarks like, "Giraffes can't dance!" Feeling sad and embarrassed, he retreats home. There, he meets a kind cricket who advises him that sometimes being different means finding a different rhythm. Inspired, Gerald listens to the sounds of nature and discovers his own unique way to dance. With newfound grace and impressive moves, he captivates his jungle friends, who are left in awe. This delightful story combines charming illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees, which vividly depict Gerald's struggles and the amusing antics of other animals, like waltzing warthogs. Author Giles Andrews employs rhyming text and simple language to convey a powerful message about embracing individuality and the joy of dancing to one's own beat, making this picture book a treasure for both children and adults alike.
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Giraffes Can't Dance, Guy Parker-Rees, Giles Andreae
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1999
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- Titel
- Giraffes Can't Dance
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Guy Parker-Rees, Giles Andreae
- Verlag
- Orchard Books
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1999
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 32
- ISBN10
- 1860399185
- ISBN13
- 9781860399183
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Kinderbücher, Natur, Tiere, Musikalische Thematik, Märchen, Geschenke für die Kleinsten, Gute Nacht, Kinderlieder & Reime, Giraffen
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 2001
- Originaltitel
- Giraffes Can't Dance
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- 4,3 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Gerald the Giraffe is a cheerful character with a single dream: to dance. However, his towering height makes him a bit unsteady, and each attempt to join in results in him falling. As the annual Jungle Dance approaches, the other animals showcase their talents—lions tango and chimps cha-cha-cha. When Gerald approaches the dance circle, he hears mocking remarks like, "Giraffes can't dance!" Feeling sad and embarrassed, he retreats home. There, he meets a kind cricket who advises him that sometimes being different means finding a different rhythm. Inspired, Gerald listens to the sounds of nature and discovers his own unique way to dance. With newfound grace and impressive moves, he captivates his jungle friends, who are left in awe. This delightful story combines charming illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees, which vividly depict Gerald's struggles and the amusing antics of other animals, like waltzing warthogs. Author Giles Andrews employs rhyming text and simple language to convey a powerful message about embracing individuality and the joy of dancing to one's own beat, making this picture book a treasure for both children and adults alike.