Giraffe and Frog

Giraffe and Frog

By Author / Illustrator

Zehra Hicks

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

3+

Publisher

Pan Macmillan

ISBN

9781509814176

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

10-08-2017

Synopsis

A bold, funny romp with zingy and colourful artwork from the award-winning Zehra Hicks.

Giraffe and Frog are going to the beach . . . but where is it, again? Giraffe is convinced of the route and sets off confidently, striding ahead of Frog . . . but when they arrive, Frog knows that's not the beach! Where's the water? Where's the sand? Can they EVER find the right way?

Giraffe and Frog is a hilarious summertime caper that children will love, complete with Zehra Hicks' trademark fresh, fizzing, carefree illustrations. It will strike a particular chord with anyone who's ever argued with a friend - especially about directions!

Reviews

Marie

Giraffe and Frog is a beautifully illustrated picture book. Zerah Hicks tells the story of Giraffe and Frog who are going to the beach. However, giraffe doesn't listen to his friend Frog and instead takes himself off in the entirely wrong direction. The story then follows the pair as Giraffe keeps taking them to different directions, thinking he is going to the beach. Every time, though, Frog corrects giraffe and tells him that he is not at the beach, instead he is in a field, a wood, the desert and even the Arctic. In the end Giraffe listen to Frog and they end up going the right direction and having a lovely time at the beach. I recently read this story with some pre-school aged children and it was a lovely story to use with them to explore why it is important to listen, a skill they were really developing. There is lots of humour and speech throughout the story and it was really good to see that the children were laughing along and interacting really well with the story. Definitely one that will be repeated with the children. Picture book / Ages 3+ / Reviewed by Marie Berry, teacher.

Suggested Reading Age 3+

 

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