First published 1196
A giraffe starts with a shoe covered in glue, then adds increasingly absurd items like a bee, a can, and a man. As the giraffe's collection grows, it becomes harder and harder to keep track of everything. But the giraffe perseveres, determined not to lose a single piece of this bizarre assortment. In the end, the giraffe is left with just...a giraffe and a half. Silverstein's signature silly verse and whimsical illustrations make this a delightfully zany celebration of imagination run wild.
Genres: animals, humor, fantasy, childrens
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, perseverance
Paperback · Harpercollins Childrens Books