Dianne Hofmeyr , Jane Ray (Illustrator)
Zeraffa Giraffa
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847806611
- author:
- Dianne Hofmeyr , Jane Ray (Illustrator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 1.4 x 27.6 cm
- Genre:
- Children's Books, Fiction, Animals
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The astonishing true story of Zeraffa, a giraffe sent as a gift from Egypt to France in 1826, is a remarkable tale of adventure and friendship. A young boy named Atir takes care of Zeraffa during her epic journey, and the sailors sing songs as she gazes down at them.
As Zeraffa travels through Europe, thousands of people marvel at her majesty, and Paris falls in love with her. The King builds her a special house in the Jardin des Plantes, where she can roam freely on warm nights. A young princess visits often, and Atir shares stories of his homeland with Zeraffa.
This remarkable story is told by an acclaimed author, bringing to life the extraordinary voyage of a giraffe from Africa to Paris.