About this title: 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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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Orchard Books
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781841216812ISBN:184121681X
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. Previous owners name inscribed inside front. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Very Good. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Audio CD
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780545097383ISBN:054509738X
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780439539470ISBN:0439539471
Description: Good. Privately owned softcover. Clean, bright, unmarked pages. Small page-turning tear at the top of the half-title page. Light edge/corner/cover wear. read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Orchard Books, New York
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780439287197ISBN:0439287197
Description: Very good in good dust jacket. Find out how clumsy, can't-dance Gerald the Giraffe learns the secret to dancing and becomes the debutante of the jungle! Great kids book in great shape--no writing or coloring throughout. DJ shows signs of handling and wear. 30cm. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Orchard
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780439287197ISBN:0439287197
Description: Parker-Rees, Guy. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Orchard Books
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781841215655ISBN:1841215651
Description: Acceptable. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
"Grif loves this book...he is taking ballet right now so wanted him to read some books about dancing. love love loved it!!! he asked for it again and again and talks about Gerald the Giraffe."
"Gerald is a tall giraffe that wishes he could dance like the rest of the animals. However, his legs are so skinny, his neck is too long, and his knees buckle whenever he tries to twirl around. At the Jungle Dance all the animals do their fancy waltzes, cha-chas, and tangos. When Gerald tries to give dancing a try he hears, "Giraffes can't dance," making him leave the festivities very sad and down. Until a little creature his him some uplifting advice leaving the other animals in amazement!
This book is simply adorable and sends a fantastic message to its readers. Everyone is able to succeed if they want to. All they have to do is find "their perfect tune." This inspirational story creates a positive message to children showing that all people are different and special in their own way. The illustrations in this story are beautiful and the rhyming text is engaging. Reading this story to a class is guaranteed to create wonderful discussion between children and the wonderful talents they each have."
"One of the first things that stands out about this particular book is the effective use of the peritext to draw the reader in. The cover and the endpapers depict a dancing giraffe--contrary to the title's claim. This gives readers a chance to make predictions and discuss how the artwork relates to the title. The rich colors and extensive details in the pictures throughout the book also offer young readers a chance to analyze the story individually. The book works as a read-aloud, but probably only for one or two children at a time simply because there is so much detail that needs to be evaluated more closely than can be done in a large group."
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