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A review by ctoca
A Giraffe and a Half by Shel Silverstein
3.0
The story of a giraffe and a boy who run into many different and random encounters in a very simple but cute rhyme scheme. The story has a very simple outline that builds and builds in a repetitive manner; with each rhyme adds a different detail and a new member to the story until reaching the climax and unraveling until it is solely the giraffe and the boy once again.
The black and white illustrations throughout the book is what brings life to the sometimes drawn out rhymes; the unique drawings spark the readers imaginations while also adding humor. This keeps the reader invested during times when it just feels like the simple rhymes are being drawn out. The pictures gave a clear visual of the story being told in the text.
The black and white illustrations throughout the book is what brings life to the sometimes drawn out rhymes; the unique drawings spark the readers imaginations while also adding humor. This keeps the reader invested during times when it just feels like the simple rhymes are being drawn out. The pictures gave a clear visual of the story being told in the text.