Giraffe Asks for Help

By Nyasha M. Chikowore, Janet McDonnell (Illustrator)

A young giraffe learns the value of asking for help when he can't reach the leaves alone.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings

32 pages

$17.99Save 6%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Gary Giraffe is thrilled to turn six, believing he can finally reach the acacia leaves alone. But when his efforts fall short, frustration sets in. As he watches other giraffes succeed, Gary grapples with the fear of seeking help. Can his friends show him that asking for assistance is a strength, not a weakness? Discover how Gary learns that everyone needs a little help sometimes, and that's perfectly okay.

From the publisher

This book teaches children how to to ask for help, even when they feels the task is something they should be able to do alone, and explains how important it is that children acquire the skill of asking for help and how parents can help accomplish this. Gary Giraffe is so excited to finally turn six–now he should be able to reach the acacia leaves all on his own! When things don’t go exactly as he’d planned, Gary is distraught. He tries and tries to get to the leaves himself, but he’s just not tall enough. The other giraffes can do it–why can’t he? Gary doesn’t want to have to ask for help, but his friends convince him that everyone needs help sometimes. And that’s okay!Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information on help-seeking and independence in children.

At a glance