"Half a Giraffe" by Jodie Parachini tells the whimsical story of a young giraffe named Gerald who feels different from his peers due to his unique appearance—specifically, being only half a giraffe. Despite his worries about not fitting in, Gerald embarks on an adventurous journey filled with self-discovery and friendship. Along the way, he learns to embrace his individuality and find joy in his uniqueness. The tale highlights themes of acceptance, the importance of being true to oneself, and the beauty of diversity in a fun and engaging way, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2018 by Albert Whitman & Company .

Richard Smythe graduated from an Illustration master's degree in 2010. Since then, he has worked with Simon & Schuster, Walker Books, Faber & Faber, Little Tiger Press and Frances Lincoln. He loves illustrating animals, inventing characters and telling stories. Jodie Parachini grew up in Concord, Massachusetts and studied at Trinity College and Georgetown University in the US. She now lives in London with her husband and two daughters, where she is a freelance editor of adult and children's non-fiction. This is the first picture book she's written that is her idea.