The Giraffe by Frank R. Stockton
The Giraffe is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton about a giraffe who lives in the jungle and has trouble finding food because of his long neck. One day, he meets a monkey who helps him find food and they become friends. The story teaches children about friendship and helping others.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1894 · Genre: Natural History, Educational, Non-Fiction · 688 words
First lines
Some one once called the Giraffe a "two-story animal," and the remark was not altogether inapplicable.
As you see him in the picture, lying down, he seems to be high enough for all ordinary purposes; but when he stands up, you will see that his legs -- or his lower story -- will elevate him to a surprising height.
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The Giraffe is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Natural History, Educational, Non-Fiction, Adventure, Animal Studies
- Length: 688 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Natural History — The text provides detailed information about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the giraffe.
- Educational — The content is informative and aims to educate the reader about giraffes, their habits, and their interactions with humans and other animals.
- Non-Fiction — The work is based on factual information about giraffes and does not include fictional elements.
- Adventure — The description of hunters capturing giraffes and the giraffe's encounters with lions adds an element of adventure to the narrative.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · humor · animals · giraffe · imagination · narrative · whimsy · children's literature · tall tales · surrealism · friendship