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afro75's review against another edition
5.0
Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder in this clever picturebook. Edward the Giraffe worries that his neck is just too necky! He feels so bad about his neck and goes to great lengths to disguise it or hide it! It is not until he meets Cyrus the turtle that he gains a new perspective on his neck. I loved this book for so many reason, mainly cause giraffes are my spirit animal and I think they are beautiful. But I also loved the wonderful friendship, humor, and clever wording in the book. Great conversation starter about loving the things that make you uniquely you.
morgarelibrare's review against another edition
4.0
Read at Picture Book Read-In 2019 for work.
This one gave me the giggles.
This one gave me the giggles.
laughinglibra84's review against another edition
2.0
I had to read through pages of a Giraffe listing negative after negative. There were so many negatives until the story finally reached a positive and happy ending.
I really like the friend Giraffe makes. That changes a one-star rating to a two-star rating for me. Everyone has a different parenting style. I don't want to use negatives to get to a positive.
I really like the friend Giraffe makes. That changes a one-star rating to a two-star rating for me. Everyone has a different parenting style. I don't want to use negatives to get to a positive.
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
I’m sure I’ve mentioned how much I love Giraffe’s. This is about a self-conscious giraffe and his long neck, which is the incredible thing I love about giraffe’s and their spots. He is jealous of all the different necks around him.
He meets turtle who has a squishy neck and the two become friends. The turtle loves the giraffe’s neck and he would like to have that neck. Turtle wants a banana to try it the 1st time and he has waited 7 days. The giraffe easily reaches the banana for Turtle and turtle is so grateful. He loves the banana.
It is a good lesson in loving what makes you different. I love that message and I don’t think I can hear that message enough. I love the artwork. It looks like some different brush strokes were used. It has beautiful earth tones.
I also like all the neck wear that the book explores. ex: ties, scarfs and such.
I also appreciate how different turtle and giraffe can be and yet they become good friends who help each other out. It’s a lovely story.
Both kids enjoyed this read. The niece gave it 4 stars while the nephew gave it 5 stars. He likes the bow tie too.
He meets turtle who has a squishy neck and the two become friends. The turtle loves the giraffe’s neck and he would like to have that neck. Turtle wants a banana to try it the 1st time and he has waited 7 days. The giraffe easily reaches the banana for Turtle and turtle is so grateful. He loves the banana.
It is a good lesson in loving what makes you different. I love that message and I don’t think I can hear that message enough. I love the artwork. It looks like some different brush strokes were used. It has beautiful earth tones.
I also like all the neck wear that the book explores. ex: ties, scarfs and such.
I also appreciate how different turtle and giraffe can be and yet they become good friends who help each other out. It’s a lovely story.
Both kids enjoyed this read. The niece gave it 4 stars while the nephew gave it 5 stars. He likes the bow tie too.
libraryjen's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous illustrations and a fun story about being content with what you have and the beauty of diversity. Giraffe hates his neck, it's too long and people stare at it. Despite exhaustive (and amusing) and unsuccessful efforts to hide it, Giraffe still hates his neck. But when he meets a turtle who is jealous of his neck, he begins to see things from a new perspective.
This is a little long, but it's a fabulous read aloud!
This is a little long, but it's a fabulous read aloud!
jeremychiasson's review against another edition
4.0
The best children's book I have ever read about loving your own body. Also, Lane Smith's illustrations are bomb.
rjlee89's review against another edition
5.0
Jory John's dry humor is evident again (read Penguin Problems!) In this sweet read about a giraffe, who is self-conscious about his necky neck and meets a turtle, who also is self-conscious about his neckless neck.
And that banana monologue. Yes!
My daughter adored this read and wanted to read it again and again. Particularly, the page with the banana. And the "omnomnomnom" page (it says munch munch munch).
She also pointed at Giraffes Can't Dance, since she recognized that there was another self-conscious giraffe. ;)
And that banana monologue. Yes!
My daughter adored this read and wanted to read it again and again. Particularly, the page with the banana. And the "omnomnomnom" page (it says munch munch munch).
She also pointed at Giraffes Can't Dance, since she recognized that there was another self-conscious giraffe. ;)
ashton_fonville's review against another edition
5.0
Such a cute book! Humorous too, I was chuckling throughout. I love how turtle and giraffe come to be friends and learn to appreciate their necks by the end. I especially love the matching bow ties (much like friendship bracelets!).
wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining story, fun illustrations and an important message about self acceptance.
knavarro's review against another edition
5.0
A fun easy read, with a problem everyone deals with. Body image and confidence are a key theme with a satisfying ending. Illustrations are colorful and entertaining. A great book if you have a student/child that is critical of themselves.