The Chalk Giraffe

Written by Kirsty Paxton · Illustrated by Megan Lotter

A chalk giraffe comes to life, making endless demands. Can a little girl satisfy him?

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 195 ratings

32 pages· 718 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 550L

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Bookroo's summary

When a chalk giraffe springs to life, a little girl's creativity is put to the test. As the giraffe makes endless demands for trees, grass, and friends, nothing seems to satisfy him. The stakes rise as her imagination struggles to keep up. Will she find a way to cheer up the grumpy giraffe, or will his demands never end? Discover how a simple drawing turns into a whimsical adventure, where a laughing companion might just be the key to happiness.

From the publisher

A little girl’s imagination springs to life when the chalk giraffe she drew on the pavement begins talking to her. But then the fickle giraffe begins making demands, and the girl must draw surroundings to fulfill his requests…a tree, soft grass, and animal friends. But nothing seems to please him! This delightful rhyming story escalates until the girl draws a laughing giraffe companion that cheers up the grumpy giraffe at last.

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