GIRAFFES are African hoofed mammals. Their extremely long neck and legs along with their spotted coat makes them easy to recognize. Giraffes are a vulnerable species and some subspecies are critically endangered.
Read the recently published nonfiction picture book, then extend the experience through websites:
ANNE AND HER TOWER OF GIRAFFES written by Karlin Gray and illustrated by Aparna Varma shares the true story of the first giraffologist, Dr. Anne Innis Dagg. Picture book readers will enjoy following the successes and challenges faced by Anne on her quest to learn about and save the giraffes. The book concludes with additional information and an interview with Dr. Dagg. ARC courtesy of Kids Can Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group.
JUNIOR GIRAFFE CLUB provides information about Dr. Dagg and facts about giraffes. The website encourages children to get involved in special events.
To visit the website, go to https://www.juniorgiraffeclub.org/.
THE WOMAN WHO LOVES GIRAFFES is a documentary about the life and work of Dr. Dagg.
To learn more, go to https://thewomanwholovesgiraffes.com/.
