The Gawky Giraffe

Download or read book The Gawky Giraffe written by K. K. Corner and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every child who has suffered the pain of feeling different will identify with Gertie, the Gawky Giraffe. Rejected by siblings and friends, Gertie plays alone — until a severe drought threatens the entire herd. As Gertie discovers her purpose in life, the other giraffes learn a valuable lesson about acceptance. Grandfather to eight children, K. K. Corner enjoys writing stories for young readers and has a keen interest in children's literature and education. Mr. Corner is a published author and has been writing children's stories for more than twenty-five years. He and his wife reside in a suburb of Seattle, Washington.Sharon L. Richert is an accomplished artist and children's book illustrator. Her versatility in both media and style lends itself beautifully to the world of imagination and magic. She and her husband live in southern Oregon. Another K. K. Corner Read-A-Loud Book. Grades Preschool — Grade 4