How Giraffe Got Such a Long Neck...and Why Rhino is so Grumpy: a Tale from East Africa

by Michael J. Rosen

Other authorsJohn Clementson (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

J2K.516

Publication

Dial Books for Young Readers (First Edition)

Pages

32

Description

During a terrible drought in which there is nothing to eat, Man prepares a magic herb that results in Giraffe's long neck so he can reach the high leaves on the trees and a grumpy Rhino, who arrives too late for the magic.

Tags

JUVENILE FICTION, Early Readers - Intermediate, Fairy Tales and Folklore, Africa, Animals, Jungle Animals, Hippos and Rhinos, Giraffes

Collection

Juvenile

Barcode

2709

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1993

Physical description

32 p.; 10.5 inches

ISBN

0803716214 / 9780803716216

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Rating

(4 ratings; 4)

Subjects

Folklore Africa, East
Giraffe Folklore
Rhinoceroses Folklore

Awards

NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (11th Edition: 1993-1995)
NCTE Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8 (1993-1995)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 1992-1994)

Call number

J2K.516

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