How to Bath a Giraffe
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-19-278659-3 (ISBN)
Description
Having a pet is a big responsibility, and that idea is pushed to extremes in this delightfully funny picture book series exploring what it might entail to take care of a really peculiar pet! Each story features a child who is delighted with their new wild pet . . . but is about to learn what it's really like to have one about the house.
Pets need to be kept clean, but giving a giraffe a bath is going to be a tall order. Can this peculiar pet be made to feel at home? How to Bath a Giraffe is a hilarious story about what might happen if a giraffe came to stay.
Perfect for any child who has dreamed of an extraordinary pet, and wants to learn more about their favourite animals.
Pets need to be kept clean, but giving a giraffe a bath is going to be a tall order. Can this peculiar pet be made to feel at home? How to Bath a Giraffe is a hilarious story about what might happen if a giraffe came to stay.
Perfect for any child who has dreamed of an extraordinary pet, and wants to learn more about their favourite animals.
Reviews / Votes
'Sarah Horne's colourful illustrations are fun and she incorporates children who wear hearing aids without the need to draw attention to it.' * Dawn Woods, The School Librarian (TSL) * "Lots of fun, gently informative and it's also inclusive... Sarah Horne's illustrations are a hoot and Sam Wilde's narrative includes lots of interesting facts." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub * "Little ones can enjoy lots of giggles, fascinating animal facts, and some jaw-droppingly helpful reminders of the responsibilities of having a pet (and particularly a surprising pet!) in this adorable picture book" * Pam Norfolk, The Lancashire Post *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 242 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
166 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-278659-3 (9780192786593)
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