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alanaleigh's review
5.0
Oh dear. I've just realized a whole new venue of books that I should rate here... the books I've carefully selected and purchased for my godson.
Now, I know that lots of people buy books for kids, but since we're not terribly religious, we tend to point towards the temple of education and the safeguarding of his literary tastes. No idea what the future holds, but up to now, I've been rather spot-on with my books, even from 3,000 miles away. I've developed a reputation of being such a good book selector that every time Cole gets a new one, he promptly declares it to be his new favorite, even before reading it.
Giraffes Can't Dance is one of the great books that I've given my godson over the past few years. The illustrations are fantastically bright and very clever. (You only need to look at the cover to know that one!) In the animal kingdom, your dancing skills apparently count for a lot and poor Gerald the Giraffe is teased for his awkward ways. But in a very Thoreau message of finding one's own drummer/music, Gerald ultimately finds the music to call his own and thus is able to dance with confidence and joy. Giraffes Can't Dance is a great example of a lovely book that features a good message and captivating illustrations, thus creating an excellent book for all kinds of kids.
Now, I know that lots of people buy books for kids, but since we're not terribly religious, we tend to point towards the temple of education and the safeguarding of his literary tastes. No idea what the future holds, but up to now, I've been rather spot-on with my books, even from 3,000 miles away. I've developed a reputation of being such a good book selector that every time Cole gets a new one, he promptly declares it to be his new favorite, even before reading it.
Giraffes Can't Dance is one of the great books that I've given my godson over the past few years. The illustrations are fantastically bright and very clever. (You only need to look at the cover to know that one!) In the animal kingdom, your dancing skills apparently count for a lot and poor Gerald the Giraffe is teased for his awkward ways. But in a very Thoreau message of finding one's own drummer/music, Gerald ultimately finds the music to call his own and thus is able to dance with confidence and joy. Giraffes Can't Dance is a great example of a lovely book that features a good message and captivating illustrations, thus creating an excellent book for all kinds of kids.
oddsbodikins7's review
1.0
so awful! a story about how the animals mock the giraffe for dancing his own way, calling him stupid and weird?!?! and then cut him out of the party and in the end he's changed his dance to fit what the group wants? NO! This is likely supposed to be a "march to the beat of your own drum" kind of story but it comes off more like "don't be yourself, do what everyone else wants you to do".
carolineinthelibrary's review
4.0
This was a little too long for Baby Lapsit, but I think this would be a really fun story time book! I loved the message, that sometimes the way everyone does something doesn't work for someone else and we just have to look for what works for us!
kate404's review
5.0
We adored this silly, colorful book! Myself for the lesson and my son for the silliness. A fun read.
horrisbg's review
5.0
Fiction for Kindergarteners. This is a colorful story that I actually really enjoyed. There is a strong message in the book that students will easily be able to catch on to.
nele_vds's review
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
shanya's review
4.0
Brie Larson read this book to me.
“We all can dance when we find music that we love.”
#SAVEWITHSTORIES
“We all can dance when we find music that we love.”
#SAVEWITHSTORIES
silvisilvs's review
3.0
There is a positive message kind of but not sure the rest of the book has to be so negative the whole way through…