How Giraffe got such a long neck-- and why Rhino is so grumpy
By: retold by Michael Rosen ; pictures by John Clementson.
Contributors: Clementson, John, ill.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Published: 1993
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Giraffe -- Folklore.; Rhinoceroses -- Folklore.; Folklore -- Africa, East.
Description: During a terrible drought in which there is nothing to eat, Man prepares a magic herb that results in Giraffe's long neck so he can reach the high leaves on the trees and a grumpy Rhino, who arrives too late for the magic.
Notes: Originally published under title: The first giraffe.
"Published in Great Britain by Studio Editions Ltd as The First Giraffe."--Page facing t.p.