The Short-Sighted Giraffe

What do our readers think of The Short-Sighted Giraffe? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the colourful pictures, silly accidents and Giraffe’s clumsy outfits very funny. They also enjoy the catchy story and its positive message about accepting help and feeling good about wearing glasses.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Short-Sighted Giraffe?

We enjoy this bright, funny picture book’s exaggerated mishaps and playful illustrations, which make Giraffe’s worries about looking silly easy for young children to understand. It offers a reassuring message about accepting help and feeling confident about something that makes life easier, while giving parents and carers a useful chance to discuss kindness, appearance and whether it is right to make choices for someone else.

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What is The Short-Sighted Giraffe about?

Giraffe struggles with poor eyesight but refuses to wear the glasses her friends make for her, fearing she'll look silly. Instead, she dons an array of protective gear to prevent injuries from her frequent mishaps. After a series of comical incidents, her friends secretly place the glasses on her while she sleeps. Upon seeing her reflection the next morning, Giraffe realises she looks quite smart and embraces her new look.

About the author

A. H. Benjamin is a much-loved British author who has written over 40 books for children. His stories are filled with fun, adventure, and lovable animal characters. One of his most popular books is 'Bear Gets Stuck.' Children all over the world enjoy reading his books and discovering his wonderful tales.

Discussion ideas around The Short-Sighted Giraffe

Giraffe’s choices: Why do you think Giraffe keeps choosing protective gear instead of trying the glasses?

Looking silly: What makes something look silly or smart, and can the same thing look different to different people?

Helping a friend: How do Giraffe’s friends try to help her, and what might they have done differently?

Trying something new: Can you think of a time when trying something new turned out better than you expected?

Seeing clearly: How might life change when someone gets the help they need to see, hear or move more easily?