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Giraffes Can't Dance
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Book Overview
Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. His knees buckle whenever he tries to twirl. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. Giraffes can't dance, they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance.
Fortunately, there is one little creature who believes in Gerald. Everything makes music, says the cricket, if you really want it to. So Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune.
With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giraffes Can't Dance
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How long does it take to read Giraffes Can't Dance?
It takes about 5 Hours and 51 minutes on average for a reader to read Giraffes Can't Dance. This is based on the average reading speed of 250 Words per minute.
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What is the reading level for Giraffes Can't Dance?
The recommended reading level for Giraffes Can't Dance is Preschool through 3rd Grade .
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What is the Lexile score for Giraffes Can't Dance?
The Lexile score for Giraffes Can't Dance is 570.
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How long is Giraffes Can't Dance?
Giraffes Can't Dance is 32 pages long.
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Which awards has Giraffes Can't Dance won?
in 2001 Giraffes Can't Dance won the Buckaroo Book Award in category .
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Book Reviews (20)
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One of the best!
Amy K , May 27, 2023
I can't recommend this book enough! Clever, heart-warming and charming. Children absolutely adore.
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Lesson
Sheila Schlueter , Apr 8, 2023
This book is awesome. I have purchased many and given them to new borns and toddlers. Great lesson in acceptance, love, and trust
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There is a reason this book is a top seller!
Derived From Web , Apr 20, 2022
This book is a top seller because it's adorable. When I was a nanny, I read this book in a toddler book club and now read it to my own children. I have read this book many times and still love it. I haven't found a child who didn't like the book. The story is great and the illustrations are colorful. This book is very good.
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A lovely story!
Derived From Web , Oct 20, 2021
I read it to my husband and he liked it. I plan to return two of the books. I had to keep them all. Excellent quality, nice colors, and exciting art work with a great story.
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The best book
Derived From Web , Oct 13, 2021
The illustrations are gorgeous, the words are fun, and it has the best message ever! Everybody can dance if they have the right music. It shows that it is okay to have differences.
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Great message, illustrations and quality.
Derived From Web , Nov 7, 2020
One of my favorites is a book for kids. My name is 2y.o. And 5y.o. Ask me to read it again and again and I will absolutely love it. Good message, good illustrations and decent quality. We also order this book for kids birthdays and it is much more value than a postcard.
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Keeper!
Derived From Web , Jul 25, 2020
The book is really great. I can see why it's rated so high. It's simple and we will write. It has great pictures as well! It's longer than most boardbooks and has a good little story about Gerald the Giraffe.
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Good message but...
Derived From Web , May 5, 2020
It doesn't rhyme very well. It takes too much to get to the rhyme. The art is pretty good. The 9 month old loves animals. The lions were dancing. Maybe he'll like it when he's older.
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Disappointed!
Derived From Web , Apr 2, 2020
We love the books Commotion in the Ocean and Rumble in the Jungle. The rave reviews made me think this would be a great book. I didn't want my children to read it when I returned it. The negative reviews are correct. The book teaches about low self esteem. Children learn phrases and words. The author could have toned it down. The ending is not a good one. The giraffe is dancing and winning friends. I don't think it will be clear to a child. This book is so bad for me.
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Love books like this
Derived From Web , Feb 12, 2020
The book teaches a life lesson. This is a book that I love. Everyone can dance, but they need the right song. Fun illustrations and text are both fine. It's good to flip pages for a baby.
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