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Author: Wilson-Max, Ken, Steyn, Tumi K.

For National Curriculum Early Years

Published on 18 July 2024 by Hachette Children’s Group (Hodder Children’s Books) in the United Kingdom as part of ‘the African Stories’ series.

Paperback | 32 pages
244 x 245 x 8 | 162g

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Giraffe has a long neck.

Once upon a time, Giraffe’s neck was quite short. Until the hartebeests wouldn’t share their lunch, so Giraffe had to STRETCH to reach the juiciest leaves!

A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Tumi Steyn.

Other titles in the African Stories series: Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon an Elephant and Once Upon a Hippo.