Gerald the giraffe longs to dance but his knees seem to buckle whenever he tries to twirl. Will he learn to sway to his own sweet tune? Find out in this gentle ode to dancing to the beat of your own drum. Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. But with some words of encouragement from an unlikely friend, he might just find the courage to be himself on the dance floor. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness Format: Hardcover, Jacketed Binding: Jacketed Hardcover ISBN: 9780439287197 Page Count: 32 Trim Size: 9-1⁄2 x 11-115⁄16 Pub Date: September 2001 Fiction / Nonfiction: Fiction Ages: 4 - 8 Grades: Pre-K - 3 Imprint: Orchard Books Subjects: Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles, Confidence and Self-Esteem, Dance, Individuality Genre: Comedy and Humor Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level M Lexile® Measure: AD570L Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable