If a Giraffe Came to Visit

If a Giraffe Came to Visit

written by Judy Young

If animals showed up on your doorstep,
If they came to visit you,
In order to make them welcome,
What would you need to do?

Find out what happens in this hilarious picture book when a menagerie of animals decide to visit an ordinary home! From a giraffe to an elephant to a troop of monkeys, there’s an assortment of shapes and sizes. With each new visitor, the house needs changes to fit the newcomer’s special needs and individual preferences. And, before too long, chaos ensues! But who is the last visitor? And will there need to be any special modifications? As it turns out, there is always room for one more!
Written in rhyming text, the chaotic confusion of an array of animals comes to life in the colorful playful artwork. Additional nonfiction back matter includes information about each featured animal.

Releases 4/13/27. Preorder now and it will be shipped upon release.

$18.99

Available on backorder

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ISBN: 978-1-53411-3-732 Category:

Written by Judy Young
Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove

Published by Sleeping Bear Press, 2027

Hardcover, 32 pages

Reviews

Kirkus Review: “In this early reader, a dog learns from his sister what he can and cannot do like other animals on a visit to the zoo. It is a hot day, so Digger, a spirited pup, and his older sister, Daisy, decide to go to the zoo. “Digger and Daisy look at birds. They see big birds. They see little birds. / Red birds. Green birds. Yellow and blue birds, too.” There is a nice rhythm to that, and it’s accompanied by nice cartoony artwork that readers will relate to, since, despite its subtle sophistication and adept lines, they might fancy they could do the same. Digger tries to imitate a flamingo standing on one leg, and he tumbles over. His sister tells him that he can’t do that but that he can walk on two legs. … It’s a lovely little tribute to sibling camaraderie.”

Feathered Quill Book Review: “This is a fun day with Digger and Daisy at the zoo that very young readers will love. Of course Digger thought he might just want to do a lot of things that the zoo animals could do, but every time he tried he simply couldn’t do them. Daisy, of course would laugh and then remind him there were things that he could do. Of course the humorous emphasis is on those fun things that Digger can do rather than those he can’t. The tale is very animated and the chipper artwork is perfect for this mini-adventure story. Digger and Daisy are a brother and sister team that will definitely be a hit series for beginning readers. The very youngest readers will love the new sister and brother team, Daisy and Digger, as they are off on their very first adventure!”