SuitabookWhy giraffe has a long neck
Jillian Powell
- Reading
- Invite the child to read a familiar word independently, then help with a newly introduced story word. Pause at the predicament to let them predict what could happen next.
- Themes
- A tale that explains an animal feature: Giraffe begins with a short neck, and the story centres on her getting stuck while reaching for honey. The tale uses a story premise to address why giraffes have long necks; it is presented as inspired by traditional stories rather than as factual animal information.
- Worth knowing
- Giraffe cannot get her head out of the tree after reaching for honey. Consider whether a child would find this predicament tense or enjoy wondering what might happen next.