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Gia The Not Giant Giraffe: An Inspirational Rhyming Picture Book Kindle Edition

by Matthew Ralph (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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Giraffes have long necks, right? Think again! Full of colorful animal illustrations and set in the beautiful African savanna, this rhyming picture book follows Gia, a giraffe with a not so giant neck, as she goes on a journey of self-discovery. This is a giraffe book like no other.

Gia galloped off a smile on her face, determined to find her special place. “I know I’m unique, but don’t know how. I’m off to find out. Bye-bye for now!”

As well as proving her small size can actually be an advantage, Gia also learns some important life lessons along the way about being unique, self-confident and not comparing yourself to others. Children will also find a bunch of fun learning activities, including spot the difference, a word search and even fact files for the animals featured in this rhyming picture book.

Perfect for children of all ages, who will love listening to Gia’s adventure, which makes Gia The Not Giant Giraffe ideal for bedtime stories, group reading, or one-on-one with loving parents or grandparents.

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  1. Reading age
    Baby - 8 years
  2. Print length
    45 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Publication date
    December 26, 2019
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08375ZXQ7
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 26, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 16.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 45 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1916242243
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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Matthew Ralph is a best-selling British children's book author who lives in London, England.

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Customers find the book a great way to teach children not to make assumptions. They appreciate the vivid and warm illustrations that complement the storyline. The story is described as fun and engaging, with activities at the end. Readers enjoy the rhyming style and poetry form. The extras at the back of the book are appreciated. The characters are likable and confident, despite their different appearances.

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18 customers mention "Educational value"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's educational value. They say it teaches children not to make assumptions, has puzzles, and positive lessons for kids. The book appeals to children of all ages, with fun activities at the end that are a welcome surprise. Self-acceptance is learned in a fun and simple way, and the plot is slimmed down suitable for very young readers.

"...tease her for being small, she goes on an adventure, meets several other animals, and discovers that she has some special talents despite her size...." Read more

"...In the back, it has some learning activities and information about the animals mentioned in the book... perfect for tying in more educational..." Read more

"...The plot is slimmed down, suitably for very young readers, but one twist on traditional plotting is the flat character arc...." Read more

"My 3 year old and I love these books from Matthew. They are so fun to read and we love the activities at the end...." Read more

13 customers mention "Illustrations"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book. They find the pictures warm and inviting, complimenting the storyline nicely. The vivid and beautiful illustrations complement the storyline well.

"This beautifully illustrated picture book is about a giraffe who's not quite as tall as her friends...." Read more

"...With it’s witty rhyming and beautiful illustrations, kids will love this book...." Read more

"Very cool picture book that comes complete with puzzles and educational content...." Read more

"This is an adorable book with a powerful message for kids who are different and bullied revealing how to proudly be you...." Read more

11 customers mention "Story quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging stories and activities in this book. They find it fun to read and learn about animals after reading the stories. The story is cute for young kids and has a sweet message about feeling different and finding your place. Readers appreciate the extra activities in the back, which they consider a cool addition.

"I liked the rhyming style of telling the story. This is of course fiction, but I would have liked to see the nasty giraffes also repent being nasty..." Read more

"...They are so fun to read and we love the activities at the end. It's really fun to read the stories and then learn about the animals after!" Read more

"Beautiful story and very colorful, I loved the parts at the end of the story which gives my child a challenging play with thinking...." Read more

"...Loved the story and the activities and lessons at the end were a welcome surprise. My kids loved it!" Read more

6 customers mention "Rhyming"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the rhyming style of the book. They say it's fun and informative, with one stanza per page. The book is well-written and appealing to children.

"I liked the rhyming style of telling the story...." Read more

"...Written in poetry form with one stanza per page, this book will appeal to children of all ages...." Read more

"...With it’s witty rhyming and beautiful illustrations, kids will love this book...." Read more

"...The rhymes flowed perfectly which left us wanting some more. Great job! Looking forward to reading more from this author" Read more

3 customers mention "Book value"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's value. They find the extras at the back a great addition.

"My son and I absolutely love and appreciate this book...." Read more

"...I thought the extras at the back of the book were great." Read more

"...Plus the activities in the back of the book are a great addition!" Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters likable and confident. They appreciate the fun activities at the end of the book. However, some customers feel the plot is traditional with a flat character arc.

"...very young readers, but one twist on traditional plotting is the flat character arc...." Read more

"Gia is a confident character despite being different. Her many adventures help boost that confidence...." Read more

"A nice story, likable character and fun activities at the end of the book. Great package." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Winnie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, rhyming and also informative
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020
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    I liked the rhyming style of telling the story. This is of course fiction, but I would have liked to see the nasty giraffes also repent being nasty before, even though the ending is happy for Gia. And the fun facts about animals to be in a little bigger font for visibility on small screens. However, I really liked the story and the part after the story. This was not a predictable plot.
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  • Karen Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging picture book with a sweet message
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
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    This beautifully illustrated picture book is about a giraffe who's not quite as tall as her friends. When her friends tease her for being small, she goes on an adventure, meets several other animals, and discovers that she has some special talents despite her size. Written in poetry form with one stanza per page, this book will appeal to children of all ages. Plus there are a few activities in the back of the book based on the text!
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  • Justine Brashear
    5.0 out of 5 stars SO ADORABLE
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
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    This is a great book to teach children (and people in general) not to make assumptions about others. With it’s witty rhyming and beautiful illustrations, kids will love this book. In the back, it has some learning activities and information about the animals mentioned in the book... perfect for tying in more educational opportunities.
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  • M7M
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very short giraffe celebrates diversity.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020
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    Very cool picture book that comes complete with puzzles and educational content. The plot is slimmed down, suitably for very young readers, but one twist on traditional plotting is the flat character arc. Gia doesn't learn that short is okay during the course of the story - she already knows this. The minor plotpoints show her boasting about her shortness to other animals, which is a nice touch. Very positive lessons here for kids.
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  • JKKnight
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
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    Got this book for my mom (Gia) my kids love to read it with her.
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  • Gretchen Merz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clever
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
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    My 3 year old and I love these books from Matthew. They are so fun to read and we love the activities at the end. It's really fun to read the stories and then learn about the animals after!
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  • PurpleOwlEducator
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable and informative
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
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    This is an adorable book with a powerful message for kids who are different and bullied revealing how to proudly be you. Great information too about animals and some fun activities for kids to do at the end of the story. Loved it! Now time to read to my grandkids.
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  • Arnold Henry
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Star Children's Book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
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    My son and I absolutely love and appreciate this book. It really portrays how unique we can all be and we shouldn't be ashamed to be different than the rest. The vivid and beautiful illustrations complimented the storyline. The rhymes flowed perfectly which left us wanting some more. Great job! Looking forward to reading more from this author
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  • Amanda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Differences matter
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2020
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    Well written and a fun read for my son!
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  • Daniele
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in Italy on March 15, 2020
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    I love the illustrations. I love all the featured animals - giraffe/ zebra/ lion and the real facts of Africa.
    We bought the kindle version and now ordered the paperback. Recommend picture book
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  • Emanuel M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute second story in this series - great for kids!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2020
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    This second book in the series is just as cute and inspiring as the first! Children not only get to discover the animals of Africa through Gia the Giraffe’s eyes but also learn about how being unique is a great thing. As before, the illustrations are very lovingly made and really bring this adventure to life! Get the paper version if you can as it’s much more engaging up close but either way I’m sure your kids will love it!
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  • Kinsman Bookworm Gang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bright, colourful book with an important message!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2020
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    Loved the message of this book, as Gia, a small giraffe with a short neck, sets out to show a series of other animals why being small can be an advantage, and eventually earns the respect of the other young giraffes too. The rhyming text is fun to read, and the illustrations are bright and colourful. An enjoyable story.
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  • Fiona Morgan
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2020
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    I enjoyed this story, and would've read it to my kids when they were younger. Lovely moral about loving yourself and seeing your abilities.
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