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A Giraffe and a Half
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
Shel Silverstein collection is sweetly upbeat.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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About A Giraffe and a Half
Parents need to know that the road is clear: There's nothing here content-wise to worry about. The story invites readers to pile on, the writing is light and freewheeling, and the artwork so full of life that it might topple off the page at any moment.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the author uses lively prose and vivid drawings to tell a story with silly overtones. Do you notice a pattern in the way the author uses words that rhyme? Can you think of other words that rhyme with "giraffe" and "half"? Or "rat" and "hat"? Or "suit" and "cute"? Kids can also try writing a short poem of their own and illustrating it with crayons, markers, or paint.
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