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Giraffe Island
by Ben Cooke

Overview

Join Georgia the giraffe as she escapes while being transported to a Canadian zoo from deep in the heart of Africa. Stomaching foreign flora and navigating unfamiliar territory leads her to find unexpected friends just when she needs them the most! 46 pages of colorful and curious exploration.
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Description

Join Georgia the giraffe as she escapes while being transported to a Canadian zoo from deep in the heart of Africa. Stomaching foreign flora and navigating unfamiliar territory leads her to find unexpected friends just when she needs them the most! 46 pages of colorful and curious exploration.
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About the author

Ben Cooke M.D. was born in Toronto, Ontario before moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba in his early youth. He explored the lakes and islands which inspired the text and paintings in this book (Giraffe Island) throughout many storied summers. In addition to hobby writing he enjoys mountain biking, ice hockey, cooking, composing music, playing guitar and piano. He currently lives in San Luis Obispo, California.
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Book details

Genre:CHILDREN'S FICTION

Subgenre:Animals / Giraffes

Age Range (years):6 - 8

Language:English

Pages:48

Hardcover ISBN:9781098349714

Overview

Join Georgia the giraffe as she escapes while being transported to a Canadian zoo from deep in the heart of Africa. Stomaching foreign flora and navigating unfamiliar territory leads her to find unexpected friends just when she needs them the most! 46 pages of colorful and curious exploration.

Read more

Description

Join Georgia the giraffe as she escapes while being transported to a Canadian zoo from deep in the heart of Africa. Stomaching foreign flora and navigating unfamiliar territory leads her to find unexpected friends just when she needs them the most! 46 pages of colorful and curious exploration.

Read more

About the author

Ben Cooke M.D. was born in Toronto, Ontario before moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba in his early youth. He explored the lakes and islands which inspired the text and paintings in this book (Giraffe Island) throughout many storied summers. In addition to hobby writing he enjoys mountain biking, ice hockey, cooking, composing music, playing guitar and piano. He currently lives in San Luis Obispo, California.
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pam 		Wonderful novella Review #1: Review by Michelle Stanley Reviewed By: Michelle Stanley Review Rating: Reviewed By Michelle Stanley for Readers’ Favorite Giraffe Island is a children’s adventure by Ben Cooke. Exotic animals from around the world were sent to a zoo in Vancouver, Canada. Georgia the giraffe was taken from her home in Congo, Africa. While being transported on a train to the zoo, she escaped and jumped onto a passing cruise boat, landing so hard she felt dizzy but free. When the boat passed some islands, she slid into the water and waded towards one of them. Georgia was extremely hungry and ate unfamiliar plants and berries that upset her tummy. While searching for better food, she found two little girls eating her favorite fruit, apricots. Georgia grabbed the fruit from the surprised girls’ hands and ate it. The girls, Leighton and Hazel, befriended Georgia and hid her in the woods. They were unaware of the danger that the giraffe would soon face. What a lovely storybook for children by Ben Cooke. Giraffe Island is an adventure with historical and educational information about the railroad and some geography that children should find fascinating. It's good learning material for teachers to use. Leighton and Hazel are very smart, quick-witted, and caring, and Georgia the giraffe is adorable. Leighton sure knows how to use a slingshot. The sketches are done nicely in a setting that connects with the historical era of the railway. Ben Cooke’s writing is strong and compassionate, as this story ought to be. Giraffe Island comes highly recommended. Young readers will enjoy this very short adventurous novella. Read more
Monika 		Beautiful story. An instant classic. Fun and thoughtful adventure with beautifully crafted imagery. An instant classic. Read more