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  • Modeled after The Wizard of Oz, this enchanting story describes a young giraffe who suffers from a fear of heights. On his way to the doctor, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing and a hippo who is a afraid of water. What causes the three new friends to face and overcome their fears? The For Creative Minds section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, as well as a Match the Feet game and a mix-and-match activity. Encourages children to overcome their fears and to help friends in trouble.

    • Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights, The by David A. Ufer

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    Author:
    David A. Ufer
    Binding:
    Paperback
    Language:
    English
    Book Type:
    Fiction
    Grade Content:
    PK
    Lexile:
    740
    Subject:
    Friendship, self esteem, emotions & feelings
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard:
    SED2.4a Effectively uses words, sentences, and actions to communicate needs, ideas, opinions, and preferences.
    A) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CLL5.4d Makes real-world connections between stories and real-life experiences.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CD-CP2.4b Uses observation and imitation to transfer knowledge to new experiences.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CD-MA4.4a Independently orders objects using one characteristic and describes the criteria used.
    Copyright:
    2012

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    Modeled after The Wizard of Oz, this enchanting story describes a young giraffe who suffers from a fear of heights. On his way to the doctor, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing and a hippo who is a afraid of water. What causes the three new friends to face and overcome their fears? The For Creative Minds section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, as well as a Match the Feet game and a mix-and-match activity. Encourages children to overcome their fears and to help friends in trouble.

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    Author David A. Ufer
    Binding Paperback
    Language English
    Book Type Fiction
    Grade Content PK
    Lexile 740
    Subject Friendship, self esteem, emotions & feelings
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard SED2.4a Effectively uses words, sentences, and actions to communicate needs, ideas, opinions, and preferences.
    A) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CLL5.4d Makes real-world connections between stories and real-life experiences.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CD-CP2.4b Uses observation and imitation to transfer knowledge to new experiences.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CD-MA4.4a Independently orders objects using one characteristic and describes the criteria used.
    Copyright 2012

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