Age rating and parents' guide:Giraffes Can't Dance
by Giles Andreae
Ages 6–8
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Gerald the giraffe believes he cannot dance until a friendly cricket helps him find his own rhythm.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Sports
- Music & dance
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Sports
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