Story of a Giraffe, The : Front Street

Story of a Giraffe, The

Ages: 2 and up
Pages: 32
List Price: $16.95
Cover: Hardcover
Published: 3/1/2007
ISBN: 1-932425-87-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-932425-87-1

After Noah insists that Giraffe find a girlfriend to join him on the ark, Giraffe travels to the ends of the earth in search of her. He explores the oceans, the deserts, the polar regions, the savannas—and along the way makes many acquaintances. But never has he felt as lonely as he does now. Will Giraffe be able to find her before Noah launches the ark?.

Awards

Included in the 2008 edition of The Best Children’s Books of the Year, an annotated bibliography from the Children’s Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education in New York City.
Included in NEW BOOKS FOR MISSOURI STUDENTS, 2008 edition produced by the Missouri State Teacher Association

Reviews

"This first American import for both its creators has charm to spare. ... Not just another Noah story, but one to think about."
—New Kirkus Reviews

"This sweet and quirky spin on the Noah's Ark story begins as a lonely giraffe seeks a female partner. ...Pigni's unfettered backgrounds and simple yet arresting central images give this jaunty tale its kick. Young readers will find much to enjoy in this wholly recognizable but slightly outside-the-box approach."
—Publishers Weekly

"Pigni’s artfully designed paintings evocatively capture the journey and include a humorous close-up peek inside a mouse hole, and a stark silhouette of the giraffe running alone during the flood."
—School Library Journal