Giraffes Can't Dance
by Giles Andreae
Our take.
Our differences make us unique. It's a mindset we've always taught our kids, and this book is a great story built around this mindset. The story is a journey from defeat to inspiration to joy, and kids love it. Add in the fun illustrations, and common but quirky story line, and you'll keep coming back to this book.
Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune.NARRATOR: Billy Dee Williams