The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights Contributor(s): Ufer, David A. (Author), Carlson, Kirsten (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0976882302 ISBN-13: 9780976882305 Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2006 Annotation: Imagine if the one thing that keeps you safe is what you fear the most! This enchanting story tells of a giraffe who suffers from the fear of heights. His parents worry about his safety and send him to the village doctor for treatment. Along the way he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing trees and a hippo who is afraid of water. A life-threatening event causes the three friends to face and overcome each of their fears. The ?For Creative Minds? section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, a match-the-feet game and a mix-and-match activity. There are also "Learning Links" and "Teaching Activities" listed on Sylvan Dell Publishing's website, www.SylvanDellPublishing.com/Giraffe.htm, to help teachers and media specialists use the book in their classrooms. Written by David A. Ufer, Illustrated by Kirsten Carlson. For Ages 4-8. |
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BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey: E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
LCCN: 2005931002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age Level: 4-7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade Level: PreK-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lexile Measure: 590 AD (Adult Directed Text) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.82" W x 10.28" L (0.91 lbs) 32 pages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Review Citations: School Library Journal 08/01/2006 pg. 99 Science Books & Films 11/01/2006 pg. 270 Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2007 pg. 12 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 48 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Quiz #: 110235 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
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Publisher Description: Modeled after The Wizard of Oz, this enchanting story describes a young giraffe who suffers from a fear of heights. On his way to the doctor, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing and a hippo who is a afraid of water. What causes the three new friends to face and overcome their fears? The -For Creative Minds- section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, as well as a -Match the Feet- game and a mix-and-match activity. Encourages children to overcome their fears and to help friends in trouble. |
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