Before coming to the Galesburg Public Library, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with giraffe at both Peoria Zoo and Topeka Zoo. They are incredible creatures, and it's truly awe-inspiring to stand on the other side of the fence and realize just how monstrously tall they are. Giraffes are very...particular in stepping over thresholds. Which they can define as a seam in the concrete. That they've stepped over every day for years. I once knew a bull giraffe who wouldn't shift from one stall to another for five hours. Because there was a dead moth on the ground. So in celebration of these wonderful, stubborn creatures, I'm going to share with you some of the best books we have about them, and direct you to some activities from the leaders in giraffe conservation.
Giraffes are such interesting looking creatures, and they're a popular choice for picture books. Two of the ones I really like are Will Giraffe Laugh? by Hilary Leung and Teach Your Giraffe to Ski by Viviane Elbee. Back in March we got a brand new nonfiction book about giraffes, appropriately titled Giraffes by Kaitlyn Duling. It's so new it was barely on the shelves before we had to close, so maybe you can be the first to check it out for pickup and learn all about these fascinating creatures!
The awesome folks at Giraffe Conservation Foundation are the leading researchers for the species and the people behind World Giraffe Day. They have a number of activities and crafts you can do at home! There are masks to make, giraffes to draw (the easy way and the hard way), and coloring sheets.
So be sure to check out the books and activities, and happy World Giraffe Day!
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