Giraffe Meets Bird
The origins of an unlikely friendship
Format:Board book
Publisher:Pajama Press
Published:25th May '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This board book is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£11.99(9781927485354)
This delightful prequel explores the origins of the friendship between Giraffe and Bird, filled with humor and valuable life lessons.
In Giraffe Meets Bird, readers are introduced to the charming beginnings of an unlikely friendship. The story unfolds with Giraffe eagerly awaiting the hatching of an egg in his tree, filled with excitement and anticipation. However, as the baby bird emerges, things take a turn. The young bird quickly learns how to annoy Giraffe, leading to humorous conflicts that highlight the challenges of their budding relationship. Rebecca Bender's vibrant acrylic illustrations and engaging narrative bring this delightful tale to life, making it accessible to young readers.
As Giraffe and Bird navigate their differences, they find themselves in a series of comical situations that test their patience and understanding. The story captures the essence of friendship, emphasizing that while it may not always be easy, it is certainly rewarding. The use of scrumptious synonyms enriches the vocabulary, allowing children to expand their language skills while enjoying the narrative.
Ultimately, when a danger arises, Giraffe and Bird must learn to work together, leading to a surprising and heartwarming resolution. This prequel to the beloved Giraffe and Bird collection not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons about cooperation and friendship. Giraffe Meets Bird is a delightful addition to any child's bookshelf, promising laughter and warmth on every page.
About Giraffe Meets Bird
2015 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection
2021 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Fall Selection
"[W]arm, expressive acrylic illustrations...With or without the pithy array of synonyms, the story's overall message is what leaves the biggest impression: relationships are hard work, requiring tolerance and understanding, but are well worth the effort. A worthy purchase along with Bender's other two books about Giraffe and Bird."—School Library Journal
"Attractive, bright acrylics give Bender's animal characters personality, especially fuzzy, cantankerous Bird, and her friendship story is nicely modulated, with vocabulary lessons neatly tucked in. Sincerely sweet."—Kirkus Reviews
"Bender's acrylic illustrations are bright and expressive, and she depicts a range of emotions through the friends' eyes and body positions...kids will relate as it so aptly depicts the complex beauty of friendships."—National Reading Campaign
"In contrast to many books for preschool and young readers, the author introduces a rich and varied vocabulary to express the emotions felt by both the characters...The text is accompanied with delightful, full page coloured, acrylic illustrations by the author...This will be a wonderful book to share with younger children to feature unlikely friendships and explore emotions."—Resource Links Magazine
"Bender's bold acrylic illustrations will sometimes amusingly tell a story that differs from what the text reports...An excellent addition to the Giraffe and Bird series. Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine
"With gorgeous illustrations done in vibrant acrylics, Giraffe Meets Bird tells how an unlikely friendship developed between these two. Good for reading aloud, this vibrant picture book tells an important lesson: despite minor clashes, true friends will be there when you most need them."—Winnipeg Free Press
"Bender gives us memorable and lovable characters....[S]he uses words that are synonymous to describe their relationship. It allows her young readers to build vocabulary without really knowing that it is happening."—Sal's Fiction Addiction
“[T]he board book must be judged on its own merits, and it does work as such. With this introduction to the animal pair, hopefully the maturing versions of these young readers will later meet the rest of the picture book series, including the original Giraffe Meets Bird.”—CM Magazine
“[B]oth funny and honest about friendships. With a clear focus on illustrating eye contact and facial expressions, Bird and Giraffe have an intensive friendship when it comes to communicating.”—Where The Board Books Are
- Short-listed for CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Fall Selection 2021 (Canada)
ISBN: 9781772781946
Dimensions: 152mm x 178mm x 16mm
Weight: 281g
30 pages
2nd edition