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Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave. It’s 1938. The Great Depression lingers. Hitler is threatening Europe, and world-weary Americans long for wonder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic. What follows is a twelve-day road trip in a custom truck to become Southern California’s first giraffes. Behind the wheel is the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow.

Now engaged to Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, Mma Ramotswe must contend with the hostility of her fianci's unscrupulous maid, who quickly begins plotting the disintegration of the arrangement. Then an American woman asks for help to learn the truth behind her son's disappearance in Africa, and Mma Ramotswe has all the troubles she can handle.

A giraffe is born on the African savanna. He has many life skills to learn before he can live on his own. Follow along as this small creature becomes one of the tallest land mammals on Earth.

With a brand-new baby sister at home, 5-year-old Oliver isn't getting much attention. But that’s okay, because Oliver has other things on his mind. On an unforgettable trip to the zoo with his class, Oliver gets to meet the most amazing creature he’s ever seen – a giraffe named Jesse. Jesse the Giraffe makes such an impact on Oliver that he makes a beeline for the school library to find out all there is to know about giraffes.That night, Oliver gazes in awe at the beautiful giraffe pictures in his library book until he falls asleep. But in the middle of the night a gentle tapping at ...

When young Ethan makes a heartfelt wish upon a star, he never imagines it will bring a friend quite like Twinkle – a giraffe whose spots shimmer with a thousand tiny lights and whose heart is as big as its magnificent neck! Step into a world where ordinary nights turn into extraordinary adventures, from midnight kitchen raids filled with the scent of stardust and carrots, to painting rainbows across the twilight sky.

In the 1950s, Anne Innis Dagg was a young zoologist with a lifelong love of the giraffe and a dream to study them in Africa. Based on extensive journals and letters home, Pursuing Giraffe vividly chronicles the realization of that dream and the year that she spent studying and documenting giraffe behaviour.

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company certainly doesn't. They don’t need a pail, either, because they have a pelican with a bucket-sized beak. With a monkey to do the washing and Billy as their manager, this...

If you have failed at budgeting before, if just seeing the word "budget" makes you feel anxious, worried, and even shameful, then maybe you aren't the problem. Maybe it's the budget you used that is broken. We are here to fix that. There's a way to budget that is simple, empowering, and that can even add happiness to your life. The Happy Giraffe Budget.

Fiona knew Knox would be mad when she moved in next door. And not because she brought a collection of wild animals with her. And she was right. So she intended to leave him alone. Mostly. But he’s not ignoring her. He’s actively working to send her and her “ridiculous menagerie” (rude) right back out of town. Still, as hard as she tries, it’s impossible to stop thinking about the small town grump’s long hair and tattoos and that mouth.

Gina isn’t like the other giraffes in the savannah—while they spend their days munching leaves and stretching their long necks, Gina loves to twirl, leap, and sway to the rhythm of the wind! Every morning, she practices her dance moves beneath the tall acacia trees, dreaming of performing before all the animals. But when the big Savannah Talent Show arrives, the other animals laugh at the idea of a dancing giraffe. With courage, kindness, and a sprinkle of rhythm, Gina shows everyone that being different is something to celebrate. Filled with colorful illustrations and joyful rhymes, ...

Martine’s parents are killed in a fire, and she must leave her home in England to live on a wildlife reserve in Africa with a grandmother she never even knew she had. As soon as Martine arrives at the reserve, she hears whisperings of a mythical animal living there–a white giraffe. No one...

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘No book ever ends when it’s full of your friends.’ This edition of The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and...

Then this lively, fast-paced and informative book will enchant them! Filled with rich and vibrant photographs, it will appeal to children of all ages! Giraffes are endlessly fascinating. Their distinctive shape, sleek beauty, and playfulness enchant kids and adults alike.

La Jirafa, el Pelícano y el Mono son los mejores Limpiaventanas Desescalerados del mundo, y desean vivir contigo las más disparatadas aventuras. Para ello, contarán con la ayuda de un niño que sueña con tener una pastelería, un excéntrico duque, una riquísima duquesa...y un temible ladrón conocido como «el Cobra».

ILLUSTRATED IMAGES – FULL-COLOR PAGES INSIDE! Discover the tallest animals on Earth in a fun and fascinating way! Step into the African savanna and explore the amazing world of giraffes. With their long necks, spotted coats, and gentle nature, giraffes are unlike any other animal on the planet. This book brings their story to life with engaging explanations, fun facts, and colorful illustrations that make learning exciting for kids. Inside, young readers will discover: How tall giraffes can really grow and why their long necks are so important Why their tongues are purple and what makes ...

“Noordermeer’s impressive debut is mind-expanding anthropological SF… This heady SF yarn satisfyingly explores a cave-full of human dilemmas and evolves surprisingly well.” — KIRKUS REVIEWS ________________________________________ They invited it in—without asking what it would replace. Seven years. Countless sacrifices. And now, anthropologist Zadie Thornton’s doctoral work on how humanity might adapt to AI is already obsolete. With her PhD in jeopardy, she accepts her uncle’s mysterious offer to glimpse AI’s future, expecting a top-secret research facility. Instead, she ...

“Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian…[His] stories work better in audio than in print.” –The New York Times FANTASTIC MR. FOX Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox! Someone's been stealing from the three...

Why are so many successful people unhappy, uninspired, or unhealthy? After 30 years of solving complicated financial problems for millionaires, billionaires, and their businesses, Chris Jarvis discovered patterns for success and for happiness. Do you know that most successful entrepreneurs, the wealthiest families, and the giraffe all have several unusual traits in common?

Meet Billy. A kid with a dream. He wants to turn an old wooden house into an incredible sweetshop full of treats! And meet The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company: Monkey, Pelican (Pelly) and Giraffe (who needs ladders when you've got a giraffe?!). They have just landed a big break cleaning all six hundred and seventy-seven windows of the mansion owned by the richest man in all of England! All they need now is a little help from Billy. Can these unlikely new friends make Billy's wildest dreams come true and take him on an adventure he'll never forget...?

How do you feel when someone in your life treats you in a way you don't like? Eva is a guitar-playing, harmonica-jamming girl who can make musical notes do wonders... but when it comes to getting Jip to stop bullying her at school, she doesn't know where to start. Then one day Eva discovers a secret. Would you like to discover a secret to making peace with people that are hard to get along with? Here's a clue: It's a secret you probably already know, but sometimes may forget.