Gugu Giraffe

Goes Fishing

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Pub Date Jan 01 2024 | Archive Date Mar 01 2024

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Description

A highly recommended story splashing a child's observations of the river with fine art.
The story begins on a dry Botswana day when young Gugu, a giraffe, announces he wants to go fishing. He wants to know, "What is a fish?" Matriarch Chidinma of the nearby elephant herd allows Gugu to join her parade lumbering to the Okavango River. There, Gugu can board a mokoro tourist boat to see about fishing. Adventure awaits Gugu as the matriarch elephant, a crocodile, a hippopotamus, and a cormorant explain why they could not possibly be a fish! Reference guide with book questions are included for teachers and student resources.

A highly recommended story splashing a child's observations of the river with fine art.
The story begins on a dry Botswana day when young Gugu, a giraffe, announces he wants to go fishing. He wants...

Advance Praise

"Midwest Reviews: ""The animals of the Okavango delta come to life and kids receive a powerful blend of geography, natural history, and curious discoveries as Gugu absorbs valuable lessons about the wild world around him.""

Cengage Learning for the Book Review Index

""Libraries, educators, and young people seeking multifaceted picture books that embrace the drama of fiction and natural history will relish Gugu Giraffe Goes Fishing for its winning story of evolving friendships and understanding wild things.""

"Midwest Reviews: ""The animals of the Okavango delta come to life and kids receive a powerful blend of geography, natural history, and curious discoveries as Gugu absorbs valuable lessons about the...


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ISBN 9781951084585
PRICE $2.99 (USD)
PAGES 48

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Gugu Giraffe wanted to go fishing but he did not know what a fish looked like He meets different animals and learns why they are not fish but it takes him all day to meet a fish and then it is quite by accident. there are illustrations and at the end are discussion questions to use if you are in a group situation. Thank you NetGalley.

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"Gugu Giraffe Goes Fishing" charmingly invites young readers on an exploration as Gugu embarks on a quest to find a school of fish. The delightful journey unfolds as Gugu encounters a variety of animals, providing an engaging and educational experience for children.

The book skillfully combines adventure and learning, making it a delightful choice for young readers eager to discover the animal kingdom, plus the illustrations are beautiful.

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Gugu Giraffe Goes Fishing is a children's book about a giraffe who embarks on a journey to find a school of fish. Along the way, he encounters different animals and learns about them. The illustrations are well-done.

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children's-folklore, nature, Botswana, River-Okavango, habitat, nonfiction*****

Gugu Giraffe: Goes Fishing is a picture book in a series for Early Readers (Book 3) by Auralee Arkinsly and several editors via CAPTURE BOOKS.
The story is folklore but the information about the other animals indigenous to the continent of Africa is nonfiction. Great reading alone or in a group.
The illustrations by Yolanda VanHeerden are delightful, imaginative, clear, and colorful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, and even to a school or teacher or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from BooksGoSocial via NetGalley. Thank you!
P.S. Gugu means precious.

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Gugu Giraffe is a well-illustrated book with the cutest title character. Gugu's story of his adventures along the Okavango River is sure to entertain children of all ages. The questions at the back of the book are an added bonus.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

This book was charming. I enjoyed it. As a huge animal lover (I live on a farm), I know I would've enjoyed this book if it had been released when I was a young girl. The illustrations were super cute.

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What a cute children’s book with amazing illustrations! My husband and I honeymooned in Africa 14 years ago almost, and it always has and always will have a special place in my heart. Having the chance to read this with my children, was super fun, although they are older than the target audience, They loved the illustrations and I loved the instructional content. The animals of Africa are so special, and what a beautiful chance to visit them. Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my review copy. Highly recommend!

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I really enjoyed the concept and general content of this book, however I think it could use some more editing for better flow. It's cute, though

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Solid 5 stars for this gem!

I'm not sure if I'd ever rate a book with such stunning illustrations (like what this book has) lower.

Yup, you read it right.

This book boasts breathtakingly beautiful and generously sized images (enough for details of the crocodile's bloody teeth). Which made my kids obsessed with this story!

As for its stories? They were hooked on the plot and the wealth of information it brings! A cool book, you know?

The plot in this story effortlessly guides kids to differentiate between animals. The wording in it is enjoyable and spikes a genuine curiosity in children (mine especially), compelling them to devour it in one sitting.

Again, this book is truly, a remarkable book!

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This was a delight! A book for children of all backgrounds and nationalities since any kid reading this will learn about some of the major animals indigenous to the south of Africa and the steppes! I really appreciate that it wasn’t dumbed down, too! There are definitely words and terms in here your child will not have heard before but the text invites you to have a conversation about them, as do the questions listed at the end of the book, Thoroughly delightful!

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This is a chapter book for younger readers. It has lots of animal facts included in it. The illustrations are nice and the storyline is interesting as Gugu is trying to find fish, but has no idea what fish are.

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Gugu Giraffe is a great early years book which combines a lovely, sweet story with a good level of information which is factual about the animals found in Africa.

The illustrations are beautiful and these alone will inspire children to want to keep reading this book.

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