Giraffes Can’t Dance | Storytime with SCETV

Giraffes Can’t Dance

Written By: Giles Andreae

Illustrated By: Guy Parker-Rees

Read By: Melanie Trimble

Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.

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