Author: Giles Andreae
Title: Giraffes Can't Dance
Illustrator: Guy Parker-Rees
Genre: Rhymes
Sub-genre: Self-esteem
Theme: Dance, being different
Primary and secondary characters: Gerald Giraffe
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Date of publication: September 1, 2001
Publishing company: Orchard
Brief summary: All Gerald wants to do is dance, but no one understands him! All of his jungle friends thinks he is crazy because clumsy giraffes can't dance. Gerald, with the help of a friend, finds a way to prove them all wrong! And boy, will they pay attention to him while he dances his wonderful dance.
How you would use the book with students.: I would use this book to introduce students to the idea that everyone is different, even in the way they talk, walk, or even dance! This book could also be used to talk about different types of dances, or different types of animals.
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