Gerry the giraffe is the tallest animal on the savanna-and he absolutely hates it. Everywhere he goes, his long legs trip, his neck gets tangled in trees, and the other animals laugh when he splashes into the watering hole."If only I were short, " Gerry sighs. When Gerry discovers a Magical Mango Tree that can change his size, his wish comes true-he shrinks down smaller than a warthog! At first, being short is fun: he can hide in the grass, sneak into tiny spaces, and finally play hide-and-seek without losing.
But Gerry soon learns that being small comes with its own set of troubles. From sinking in mud puddles to being laughed at by hippos, he realizes that no size is perfect. With the help of his friend Penny the Parrot-and a wise old zebra named Dr. Tutu-Gerry discovers that his true gift isn't about being tall or short. It's about being proud of who he is. Filled with humor, adventure, and heart, The Giraffe Who Wanted to Be Short is a playful reminder that everyone has their own special gift-sometimes, you just have to grow into it.
Gerry the giraffe is the tallest animal on the savanna-and he absolutely hates it. Everywhere he goes, his long legs trip, his neck gets tangled in trees, and the other animals laugh when he splashes into the watering hole."If only I were short, " Gerry sighs. When Gerry discovers a Magical Mango Tree that can change his size, his wish comes true-he shrinks down smaller than a warthog! At first, being short is fun: he can hide in the grass, sneak into tiny spaces, and finally play hide-and-seek without losing.
But Gerry soon learns that being small comes with its own set of troubles. From sinking in mud puddles to being laughed at by hippos, he realizes that no size is perfect. With the help of his friend Penny the Parrot-and a wise old zebra named Dr. Tutu-Gerry discovers that his true gift isn't about being tall or short. It's about being proud of who he is. Filled with humor, adventure, and heart, The Giraffe Who Wanted to Be Short is a playful reminder that everyone has their own special gift-sometimes, you just have to grow into it.