The Fibbing Giraffe

D. White

Maison d'édition: Grove Street Publishing

Synopsis

Fibbers get caught!The Fibbing Giraffe is a tale about a dishonest giraffe who fibs to his family and friends. It begins with fibs about him beating his buddies in various games. As a result of his fibs, his neck begins to shrink! He loses his ability to enjoy the things he used to enjoy, such as eating tree top leaves. The Fibbing Giraffe then tells his biggest fib. He lies to his mother about breaking the window. His neck vanishes! Is he ever going to be able to get his neck back to its original size? (Think Pinocchio but in reverse!)

Disponible depuis: 07/03/2023.

Longueur d'impression: 37 pages.

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