Showing results for "Giraffe" in Growing Up & Facts of Life

After going exploring on his own, Geoff has found himself separated from his family in the . . . woods. Geoff is used to the wide-open savanna, not the dense trees of the forest. He is completely and utterly lost. This is where Banks comes in. He knows the forest. Even better, he is a kind, helpful bear.

Gary the Giraffe is finally six years old, which means he is old enough to reach the leaves on the trees all by himself! Except… he tries and tries, but simply can't reach on his own, With a little guidance from his friends, Gary learns that it's okay to ask for help.

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 afraid of water. What causes the three new friends to face and overcome their fears?

Imagínese una vida en donde la única cosa que lo mantiene a salvo y seguro es a lo único que usted le tiene miedo. En este cuento, la jirafa sufre de miedo a las alturas y conoce a dos animales nuevos amigos que tienen sus propios miedos a vencer. ¿Qué es lo que le sucede a cada uno para que puedan trabajar juntos y así superar sus temores?