Gerald the giraffe wants to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all shout when it's Gerald's turn. But with some advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying t...
This is a great sea creature book. It talks about sharks, crabs, jellyfish, and more. It is very cute and playful and would be a great introduction to a marine life lesson. It is leveled A.
This book describes different animals in the jungle and some of the characteristics of them. this book also has a rhyming scheme which makes it more fun for students to interact with. This book would be good to use if the classroom was doing an animal theme. Another lesson that can be given with t...
Giraffes Can't Dance is a book about Gerald the Giraffe. Other animals make fun of him when he tries to dance because he is clumsy and seems to be an ineloquent dancer. By the end of the book, Gerald believes in himself and ends up realizing that he is a beautiful dancer! All of the other animals re...
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae is a funny story about a giraffe who is made fun of because he cannot dance. This story shows children that it is important to always have confidence because it will help you in the long run! I think that students would love this book because it is so colorful a...
I would use this book in lower elementary grades to talk about "the power of yet." Just like the giraffe in the story, he continued to practice until finally he was able to dance.
I am so excited to read this book!! I have not been able to find it...YET! I have seen so many uses for this book, but I am most excited to use it as a tool of empowering students in my classroom. So many times students get defeated when they can't master a skill...YET! Its so important, that three ...
Leo, The Loveable Lion, by Giles Andreae, is a story, about a lion cub who doesn't fit in. When he tells his pack he doesn't want to eat meat, they send him away. While on his own, he makes new friends, proves his worth, and finds peace with himself. In the end, his pack realizes their mistake, and ...
by Giles Andreae Illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees "We all can dance", he said, "when we find music that we love" This book is not really new, but it's a good one. I thought a reminder would be a good idea. Poor Gerald! His legs get tangled when he tries to dance! He is so ashamed and sad at ...
So it's birthday time again for nieces. I love shopping for presents. Hope they like them as much as I do. This is a fun and energetic book with vibrant and beautiful illustrations. "Now every year in Africa they hold the Jungle Dance, where every single animal turns up to skip ...
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