How Giraffe Got Such a Long Neck-- and why Rhino is So Grumpy

This delightful East African folktale, illustrated with bright cut-paper collages, offers a creative origin story for two iconic animals: the giraffe and the rhinoceros. When a terrible drought leaves the plains barren, a 'Man' prepares a magic herb to help the animals find food. Giraffe benefits greatly, gaining a long neck to reach high leaves, while Rhino, arriving too late, misses out and becomes perpetually grumpy. It's a charming narrative that explores themes of adaptation, problem-solving, and the consequences of timing, all wrapped in a culturally rich package. Perfect for sparking curiosity about the natural world and different cultures.

During a terrible drought in which there is nothing to eat, Man prepares a magic herb that results in Giraffe's long neck so he can reach the high leaves on the trees and a grumpy Rhino, who arrives too late for the magic.