Sunday, November 14, 2010
A Giraffe and a Half
My favorite children's book is A Giraffe and a Half by Shel Silverstein. I first heard about this book in a Children's Literature class and I thought it was adorable and I could only imagine how much fun 4 and 5 year olds would have with this book if a group of college students were giggling over it. I also enjoy how the students can read along with the book if they are paying attention and remembering each thing that has been added to the giraffe.
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Hi Amber, What is this book about?
Hi Felicia! It is a really silly book that uses and rhymes and repetition. It really doesn't have a specific storyline, but the kids love it because it is so silly. Here is an excerpt:
If you had a giraffe
and he stretched another half …
you would have a giraffe and a half.
And if you glued a rose
to the tip of his nose …
And … if he put on a shoe
and then stepped in some glue …
And if he used a chair
to comb his hair …
The illustrations are wonderful and silly as well!
If you go to the Shel Silverstein website (http://www.shelsilverstein.com/html/books.asp) and click A Giraffe and a Half you can see a really cute animated illustration of the book.
I love it, I was giggling as I was reading it. I will add that to my collection. Thanks
Wonderful! I'm so glad that you like it! :)
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