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How Do Giraffes Take Naps?

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How Do Giraffes Take Naps? is a delightful children's book that explores the curious sleeping habits of animals. It creatively imagines how giraffes, along with a host of other creatures, manage to catch some rest. Through whimsical illustrations and playful text, young readers are introduced to the wonders of the animal kingdom in a fun and engaging way.
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This charming children's book might delight you if you're curious about how animals rest and sleep in the wild. Through playful and engaging illustrations, it offers imaginative insights into the nap-time habits of giraffes and other animals, making it perfect for young readers fascinated by wildlife.

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It's naptime, and all the animals are curling up to get some rest. Whether it's snoozing under the sea or nesting high in the trees, little ones will enjoy learning about the various ways their favourite animals get their sleep.

From the New York Times bestselling author Diane Muldrow (Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book) and beloved illustrator David Walker (Bears on Chairs).

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553513332

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 January 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David M. Walker

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

About the Author

DIANE MULDROW is an editorial director at Golden Books and author of How Do Penguins Play?, How Do Lions Say I Love You?, and the New York Times bestselling Everything I Need to Know series. DAVID WALKER is the illustrator of the Little Golden Books How Do Penguins Play? and How Do Lions Say I Love You?, as well as many other picture books for children.

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