Inspired by traditional African stories, find out WHY Giraffe has a long neck in this vibrant animal adventure!
Inspired by traditional African stories, find out WHY Giraffe has a long neck in this vibrant animal adventure!
Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Giraffe has a long neck.
Once upon a time, Giraffe's neck was quite short. Until the hartebeests wouldn't share their lunch, so Giraffe had to STRETCH to reach the juiciest leaves! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Tumi Steyn.Other titles in the African Stories series: Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon an Elephant and Once Upon a Hippo.Ken Wilson-Max (Author)
Ken Wilson-Max is an award-winning author, illustrator and publisher of children's books. He was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He trained to be a graphic designer in Zimbabwe before coming to the UK. He now lives in London. In 2020 his book, Astro Girl, won the STEAM award for early years picture books. Where's Lenny? was listed in 50 Best Culturally Diverse Children's Books by The Guardian and Max Paints the House is listed in 150 Important Children's Books by the African American Literature Book Club.Ken has over 70 children's books published by over 15 international publishers in many languages worldwide.Tumi Katrien Steyn (Illustrator) Tumi K Steyn is a self taught artist who lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. She enjoys reading and collecting picture books; and delights in dreaming up new characters.This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.