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Please Don't Laugh, We Lost a Giraffe! [Britannica's Amazing Word Activities]

By Tish Rabe
Series: Britannica's Amazing Word Activities
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Please Don't Laugh, We Lost a Giraffe! [Britannica's Amazing Word Activities] by Tish Rabe is a delightful children's book that engages young readers with fun word activities and imaginative rhymes. As kids journey through the book, they discover facts and enjoy playful exercises designed to expand vocabulary and ignite curiosity about words in a lively, entertaining way. Suitable for early readers, it combines education with laughter and adventure.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy engaging stories filled with rhymes that teach vocabulary in a fun and captivating way. It's ideal for young readers who love whimsical tales and are eager to expand their language skills through creative activities.

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Kid detectives Mimi and Wilbur can solve any mystery with a bit of help! Unscramble word puzzles, navigate letter mazes and crack the codes to discover the mystery.

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Kid detectives Mimi and Wilbur can solve any mystery with a bit of help! Unscramble word puzzles, navigate letter mazes, and crack the codes to discover the mystery.

Mimi and Wilbur travel to a local wildlife refuge, Wildlife World, to discover some terrible news: their favourite giraffe, Zari, is missing! As Mimi and Wilbur set out to find Zari, they meet animals along the way who also need help. Can you piece together the clues to help all the animals find their way home?

Please Don't Laugh, We Lost a Giraffe! (Britannica's Amazing Word Activities) by Tish Rabe invites young readers to dive into a world of puzzles and mysteries alongside Mimi and Wilbur.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913750619

Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Britannica Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Xavi Ramiro

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 266.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children's Word Puzzles & Quiz Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Britannica's Amazing Word Activities Tish Rabe

About the Author

Tish Rabe is a bestselling children's book author, singer, songwriter, children's media producer, animation head writer, children's book publisher, and expert in creating all forms of quality media for children and families. She has written over 170 books for Dr. Seuss, Disney, Sesame Street, PBS Kids, Clifford, Curious George, Blue's Clues, and more.

Xavi Ramiro is an award-winning illustrator who has worked across a range of media, including newspapers and magazines, apps and games, and children’s and young adult books. He is skilled in character design and enjoys illustrating fantastical stories. Xavi usually works digitally, and draws inspiration from fashion, design and nature. He lives in Girona in Catalonia, Spain, and is currently chair of the Professional Association of Illustrators of Catalonia.

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