A Giraffe and a Half

by Shel Silverstein
A Giraffe and a Half  
published 1992 by Harper Collins Publisher
first published 1964
binding Hardcover
isbn 0590471643   (isbn13: 9780590471640)
description <blockquote>If you had a giraffe
and he stretched another half …
you would have a giraffe and a half.

And if you glued a rose
to the tip of his nose …

And … if he put on a shoe
and then stepped in some glue …

And if he used a chair
to comb his hair …

&...more

date added
01-25-07



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Golbarg
Read in January, 2005
یه زرافه و نصفی , چراغ زیر شیروانی, غول دریای , جایی که پیاده رو تموم میشه و کلا تمام کتاب های شل سیلور استاین با اینکه همیشه به عنوان شعر های کودک معرفی میشه ! ولی به نظر من برای بزرگسال هم معنی های خاص خودش رو داره !
کتاب دنیای دیوانه ی دیوانه هم به عنوان یه کتاب مصور زیباترین ک...more
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Stephanie
Stephanie rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/14/08

bookshelves: children-s-books
I read this book to my 3-year-old twin brother and sister. It had my little brother laughing, and my little sister ending the rhymes for me. It was amazing! She was THREE and choosing the end to Shel Silverstein's rhymes. This book gets kids laughing and motivated to listen for rhymes. I've used this book in pre-K through grade 2, and all of them have loved it. Definitely recommended!
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Janae
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02/01/08

Read in December, 2007
I read this book to a class of fifth graders for a volunteer program I'm a part of. I was initially unsure whether this book was age appropiate, but they loved it. The pattern of the book lends itself to read-aloud and the kids really enjoyed how each section builds upon the previous and to see who could read it the fastest. Quite a bit of fun!
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Skylar
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01/23/08

bookshelves: childrens
Read in January, 2008
This is a very silly book, the kind that delights children with its silliness. I admit to laughing myself. The rhythmic, repetitive, building nature also makes it fun and easy to follow. I was not familiar with this Shel Silverstein book in my own childhood, though I loved his books then; I am glad to have found it to read to my daughter.
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Lisa
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06/07/08

bookshelves: children-s-books
Read in June, 2008
We liked the overall silliness of this rhyming and repetition book as the giraffe gets more and more absurd. My husband thinks it goes on a little bit too long, but my 2-year-old is fascinated to the end.
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Steve Aga B'stard
Steve Aga B'stard rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/22/08

bookshelves: poetry
Read in January, 2004
Another one of my daughter's books, but we both love this poem - used to be a favourite bedtime story (again, again, Daddy!), and is still a classic in our house.
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Emilia
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10/25/07

bookshelves: children-youngadult
Read in January, 1996
recommends it for: young children
I love to read this one to the children at my kids' school! They love repeating along with me. A fun read, although different than Silversteins others.
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Tim
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06/21/07

bookshelves: childrensbooks
recommends it for: people who love Dr. Seuss with an edge
This was the Shel-Silverstein book my first-graders really got. It's got fun rhymes and a recursive story arc that youngsters can really pick up on.
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Madison
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07/01/08

recommends it for: anybody
i think that this story is also very funny!!!!!
with all of the things that the giraffe wears he looks silly!!!!:):)!!!!
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Chris
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07/02/08

My daughter (6) and I love the tongue twisting laughs this book has to offer. She can now read it to me...
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Jennifer
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07/25/08

A really cute book--the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because you get tired of reading it after awhile.
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nasrin
in ketabo ye duste khub behem dad, be nazaram kheili aali bud: ...oon vaght to bazam ye zarafe dari!!!
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Elaine
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02/18/08

Read in January, 2006
Fun book that teaches you don't need all that. I love that life is great with what you've got.
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Amanda
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05/08/08

Brought this book to work to read just to annoy my co-workers. It worked. I love this book.
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Mike
07/29/08

This is probably Silerstien's 2nd best work after the giving tree.
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Atlantis
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04/25/08

bookshelves: favorite-kid-books
Read in February, 2008
This is a gem of a book. My kids loved it.
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Tigiet100
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07/04/08

I liked that he glued a rose to his nose.
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Marisa
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05/14/08

It was Chloe's favorite for years.
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Connie
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03/03/08

Fun book to read with your kids.
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Robyn
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05/06/08

Read in May, 2000
classic childrens book.
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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 3.87 (708 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.85 (629 ratings)
number of reviews: 22






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