giraffe

A young giraffe is very afraid of heights so his parents send him off to the doctor to get help for his fear. On the way he meets a monkey and a hippo who also have fears of their own. Together the three animal friends stay together and learn how to deal with the things of which they are most afraid.

An illustrated story of a short-necked giraffe and a bird who can't fly who become friends.

Describes how the first giraffe seen in France was captured in Africa and transported thousands of miles to Paris in a plan by the Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt, who hoped his gift would persuade Charles X not to interfere in his war with the Greeks.

Ginny Giraffe is so desperate for friends she helps a bunch of troublemaking mice steal grain from Farmer John.

Color photographs and text identify the physical characteristics and abilities of giraffes.

A mouse named Tiny Too-Little tries to find a way to kiss someone much taller than himself.

When the pasha of Egypt sends his friend the king of France a magnificent giraffe, accompanied by its loving keeper, the people of France are awed and impressed, never having seen such a creature before.

The Little Angel of Independence helps a girl named Elena develop independence and self-reliance when she loses her beloved toy giraffe during a visit to the park.

A curious baby giraffe keeps wandering away from his mother to explore the interesting sights and smells that surround them.