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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
Zeraffa Giraffa
By Dianne Hofmeyr, Jane Ray (Illustrator)
A giraffe's journey from Egypt to France captivates a nation.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 73 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In 1826, a young boy named Atir embarks on an extraordinary journey with Zeraffa, a giraffe gifted from Egypt to France. As they travel, Zeraffa becomes a sensation, enchanting everyone from sailors to the King himself. In Paris, she finds a new home, while Atir shares tales of distant lands. What adventures await this unlikely duo in a world captivated by their presence?
From the publisher
This is the astonishing true story of Zeraffa, a giraffe who was sent as a gift from Egypt to France in 1826. A young boy, Atir, takes care of Zeraffa on her epic journey and the sailors sing songs as she gazes down at them. In France, Atir leads her through the countryside, and thousands of people marvel at Zeraffa. Paris falls in love with Zeraffa. The King builds her a special house in the Jardin des Plantes. On warm nights, the young princess visits, while Atir whispers stories to Zeraffa of a hot land far away. The amazing story by an award-winning author of a giraffe’ s extraordinary voyage from Africa to Paris.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- September 3, 2013
- First published
- April 7, 2014
- Publisher
- Frances Lincoln Ltd
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781847806611
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