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The Too Tall Giraffe: A Children’s Book about Looking Different, Fitting in, and Finding Your Superpower Paperback – June 18, 2021

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 83 ratings

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Savannah looked forward to her first day at a new school. She tried to make friends, but the giraffes in her class thought she was too tall.

With no one to play with, Savannah focused on her schoolwork. Would this prepare her for the day her classmates were in danger? The day when Savannah would have to decide if she would help the giraffes that had been mean to her.

Will Savannah fit in, or was she born to stand out?

In The Too Tall Giraffe, join Savannah as she learns about:

  • Starting at a new school
  • Looking different
  • Dealing with bullies
  • Finding her superpower

The Too Tall Giraffe is a vibrant picture book perfect for:

  • Ages 4-8
  • Parents to encourage children that their differences bring value
  • Library and classroom story time discussions about helping others, fitting in, and dealing with bullies

We are all different in our looks, interests, and skills.

What makes you different?

What is your superpower?

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In The Too Tall Giraffe, join Savannah as she learns about:

  • Starting at a new school
  • Looking different
  • Dealing with bullies
  • Finding her superpower

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As an international speaker and author, Crissy wrote The Too Tall Giraffe to help children and adults understand that not only is different cool, it’s also the foundation for our superpowers. She is a member of the Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) for Smile Train and a member of the Children’s Craniofacial Association Speakers’ Bureau.

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Children need to know that others share similar struggles and are able to overcome. Stories allow us to teach children lessons in creative and fun ways. Adults reinforce those messages through their behavior.

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6,000 to 8,000 children are born in the United States each year with a cleft lip and/or palate.

8% of 3–17-year-olds have a learning disability.

Bullying can impact physical and mental health, class attendance, grades, and social skills.

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By accepting others’ differences, we reduce bullying and allow children and adults to understand their value and their superpowers in the world. They go on to become powerful adults who know who they are and what they want out of life.

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The Too Tall Giraffe is a vibrant picture book perfect for:

  • Ages 4-8
  • Parents to encourage children that their differences bring value
  • Library and classroom story time discussions about helping others, fitting in, and dealing with bullies

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A tall giraffe uses her size to help others in this picture book.

Savannah is teased and ostracized due to her towering stature. The other giraffes at school even accuse her of cheating, claiming she uses her "long neck" to scope out the answers. Savannah feigns illness to avoid class but doesn't fool the doctor, who insists she "had the strongest snort he'd ever heard." After Savannah's teacher catches her up on a lesson about lions (the "animal...most dangerous to giraffes"), the student spots "something lurking in the grass." At lunch, Savannah is the only giraffe tall enough to reach the tree branches. Although still hurt by her classmates' meanness, she generously drops "some leaves" for them. But when she spots a lion, her quick thinking saves the day. Savannah snorts loudly to warn the others, which enables them to escape safely. Despite her courageous act, Savannah doubts her classmates will show up at her birthday party. But when everyone attends the celebration, the giraffe is ecstatic. The students thank Savannah for her kindness and bravery. Savannah's plight will be relatable to anyone who has ever struggled to fit in. Maier deftly shows how insecurities can ultimately become personal strengths that readers can utilize to help others. Brueckner's hand-drawn illustrations depict realistic giraffe habitats and deliver detailed portrayals of the creatures. Featuring browns, greens, and soft blue skies, the appealing scenes include a few anthropomorphic touches, such as giraffes toting backpacks.

An uplifting, enjoyable animal tale featuring a sympathetic hero.
Kirkus Reviews

Parents and educators looking for a book to open a discussion with children about differences should look no further than The Too Tall Giraffe. This book encourages children to be courageous and be themselves, and to accept others as they are. Crissy Maier does a fantastic job at uniting the concept of tolerance and acceptance with vibrant images and an important lesson about our value in the world.
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Lisa Moser, Author, Communications Coach, and Speaker

A beautiful book about how we're each different and each brings a unique value to the world. While the story is engaging, the lessons are timeless. Don't forget to read about the author and illustrator at the end of the book. It will bring a whole new level of appreciation for the book and the depth built into it. Powerful!
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Rhonda Bolling, author of Can a Cookie Change the World? & 2016 Author of the Year Award Winner

Being seen as "different" is hard. By teaching kids that their difference is actually their superpower, The Too Tall Giraffe allows them to reframe that difference early, setting them up for less heartache and more success. This is the book the world needs to read right now.
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Scott Harvey, Professional Speaker, Communication Consultant, & Coach

Parents and educators looking for a book to open a discussion with children about differences should look no further than The Too Tall Giraffe.
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Cheri Dotterer, MS, OTR/L Dysgraphia Consultant

The Too Tall Giraffe encourages children to look past their differences and find value in each other. In our fast-paced, interconnected world, this message is more important than ever.
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Nanette O'Neal, author of A Doorway Back to Forever fantasy series

"The Too Tall Giraffe" by the impressive team of author/storyteller Christine Maier and artist/illustrator Aviva Brueckner is about the life skills associated with: Starting at a new school; Looking different; Dealing with bullies; and Finding a child's particular abilities. A charmingly entertaining picture book approach to encouraging children that being different from others has an important value in and of itself. "The Too Tall Giraffe" is about helping others, fitting in, and dealing with bullies -- making it an ideal and highly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 4-8 on the subject of multiculturalism, tolerance, and dealing with bullies.

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From the Back Cover

Savannah didn't know she was a tall giraffe until she started her new school. The giraffes in her new school didn't want to play with The Too Tall Giraffe. What they didn't know was The Too Tall Giraffe had a superpower.

Will Savannah fit in or was she born to stand out?

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Author Academy Elite (June 18, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1647467055
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1647467050
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.67 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches
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Customers find the book's message inspiring and important for children's self-confidence. They describe the illustrations as cute and adorable. The story is well-written and easy to follow, with a simple pacing. However, some customers found the formatting difficult to read at times.

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12 customers mention "Message"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's message inspiring for children. They say it helps kids understand that everyone is different and that's okay. The book is an important one for building self-confidence and embracing differences. Readers mention it's a lovely story about finding your own strengths and superpowers.

"One of the criteria for a good children’s book is that that story attracts the child from the very beginning and that the parents and educators..." Read more

"...and that being different can become your strength is a great message for children. A lovely book!" Read more

"Understanding, empathy and compassion can be learned at an early age...." Read more

"...It teaches children how our differences are our blessings to one another." Read more

11 customers mention "Illustrations"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find the illustrations cute and adorable, making it easy for young children to understand the storyline. The cover is distinct and inviting, hinting at the book's content.

"...Also, the distinctive cover immediately hints what the book might be about...." Read more

"...A lovely book!" Read more

"This is a sweet book about a giraffe named Savannah who is much taller that her classmates at her new school...." Read more

"...believe in yourself and find your super power, The Illustrations are fabulous . 5 stars I recommend this book to children 5 and over" Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story and illustrations. They find the story well-written, engaging, and easy to follow. The illustrations are appealing to children, especially those who like giraffes. Overall, customers describe the book as terrific and recommend it for children ages 9 to 2.

"...Overall, I gave this book 5 stars for the focused, engaging and well-written story, it’s important lesson and all the additional points specified..." Read more

"...This book should be in every child's bookshelf and read with an open heart." Read more

"I loved how the story kept you interested and the amazing message that was delivered for kids of all ages...." Read more

"...They loved the story and the illustrations (especially the 2 yo he has a thing for giraffes)...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pacing. They find the message that it's okay to be different and that being different can be beneficial explained in a simple way.

"...The message that it is okay to be different and that being different can become your strength is a great message for children. A lovely book!" Read more

"Illustrating differences between people and how to deal with it is explained in a very simple way in this book for children to learn this important..." Read more

"It’s ok to be different, and sometimes it even has its advantages. Very cute book for kids." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's formatting difficult to read.

"...Some of the text was difficult to read over the illustrations, but overall, the book was sweet...." Read more

"...I will add though that the formatting made the reading a bit difficult with the placement of the text at times being obscured by the illustrations..." Read more

"A very valuable lesson for kids, but the formatting made it occasionally hard to read...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2022
    One of the criteria for a good children’s book is that that story attracts the child from the very beginning and that the parents and educators enjoy the story as well, and embarrassing its lesson. Also, the distinctive cover immediately hints what the book might be about.

    For the story itself, the author wisely picks us issues that typically bother kids in class and outdoor, and use them to build the nerrative about acceptance and appreciation.

    The use of personal names such as Savanna, Forest and Mrs. Lead is a smart way to bring the reader and listener to the atmosphere of the story.

    Overall, I gave this book 5 stars for the focused, engaging and well-written story, it’s important lesson and all the additional points specified above.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
    I read this book to my 5 year old granddaughter and she loved it. She immediately started discussing the contents of the book with regard to her own experiences at school which I’m sure is exactly what the author intended. The message that it is okay to be different and that being different can become your strength is a great message for children.
    A lovely book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
    Understanding, empathy and compassion can be learned at an early age. Those that face challenges in life need support and tools on how to navigate the landscape they live in, and those that meet the ones challenged, need to be shown how to understand and communicate with things that are different, or that they do not understand. This book should be in every child's bookshelf and read with an open heart.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022
    This is a sweet book about a giraffe named Savannah who is much taller that her classmates at her new school. The other giraffes give her a hard time at school and tease her for her height. Later, they come to realize how her height was needed to help reach leaves to eat and from Lions who could eat them.

    Some of the text was difficult to read over the illustrations, but overall, the book was sweet. It teaches children how our differences are our blessings to one another.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
    This book arrived in very good shape, but without a jacket. I'm not sure if it was manufactured with a cover, in all fairness.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
    I loved how the story kept you interested and the amazing message that was delivered for kids of all ages. I gave it to my girls to read (ages 8 and 10) but I also have a hard cover copy and coloring book for my doctor’s office where kids of all ages come.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021
    A wonderful children's Story about that shows that no matter if you look different, you are important , . believe in yourself and find your super power,
    The Illustrations are fabulous .
    5 stars
    I recommend this book to children 5 and over
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
    The content of this book is so inspiring for kids to understand everyone is different and that is OK.

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  • emma b
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2021
    Wonderfully written, and so lovely to interpret this way. Thank you for bringing this beauty to me and my family.
  • LatersBabyUK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Embrace your difference
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2021
    Loved this important tale of recognising what makes you different and making it your superpower. Have bought copies for he school library.