An adventurous giraffe drives off with his friend, a cautious turtle, to see the world.

"'Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes . . . ' Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling an unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave. It's 1938. The Great Depression lingers. Hitler is threatening Europe, and world-weary Americans long for wonder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the...

Gerald the Giraffe longs to dance, but animals laugh when he starts to prance. Read along as Gerald learns to dance to his own tune and celebrate his true self. Teaches about music, rhyming, feelings and emotions and reading comprehension.

A lonely giraffe teams up with the nine playful monkeys.

"A giraffe's self-esteem is tested when he competes with a balloon for a young boy's attention."-- Provided by publisher.

Struggling to fit in as the only giraffe in a school of children, reluctant newcomer Geraldine meets fellow outcast Cassie and learns how to stand out by being herself, playing by her own rules, and staying true to her new friend.

Quiet Giraffe and chatty Elephant have a friendship that sees them through misunderstanding, disappointment, and an interesting surprise.

"Trying to teach your giraffe to ski can be difficult--especially when she only wants to fly down the Big Scary Slope." -- Publisher's description.

A little girl's imagination springs to life when the chalk giraffe she drew on the pavement begins talkig to her. But then the fickle giraffe begins making demands, and the girl must draw surroundings to fulfuill his requests... a tree, soft grass, and animal friends. But nothing seems to please him! This delightful rhyming story escalates until they draw a laughing giraffe companion that cheers up the grumpy giraffe at last.-- Provided by Publisher....

Abigail the giraffe wants to count the spots on her animal friends, Ladybug, Zebra, and Cheetah, but when they move too fast for counting, Abigail comes up with a new plan.