The King's Giraffe by Mary Jo Collier, Peter Collier (1996, Illustrated, Reinforced Hardcover) 
The King's Giraffe by Mary Jo Collier, Peter Collier (1996, Illustrated, Reinforced Hardcover)

 
The King's Giraffe by Mary Jo Collier, Peter Collier (1996, Illustrated, Reinforced Hardcover)

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 1996-04-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0689806795
ISBN-13: 9780689806797
Product ID: EPID477322
Description: In 1826 the Pasha, the ruler of Egypt, wants to send a gift to his friend King Charles of France. After much thought he decides that a giraffe would make the perfect present. The Pasha appoints his stable boy, Abdul, to travel with the a...
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Synopsis
In 1826 the Pasha, the ruler of Egypt, wants to send a gift to his friend King Charles of France. After much thought he decides that a giraffe would make the perfect present. The Pasha appoints his stable boy, Abdul, to travel with the animal, via ship, from Egypt to France. No one in France has ever seen a giraffe and Abdul is overwhelmed by the wonderful reception he and the animal receive. Oil paintings illustrate this fictional retelling of an historic event.

When the pasha of Egypt sends his friend the king of France a magnificent giraffe, accompanied by its loving keeper, the people of France are awed and impressed, never having seen such a creature before.

Details
Publication Date:1996-04-01
Illustrator:Stephane Poulin
Edition Description:Illustrated

Size
Height:11.5 in
Width:9.0 in
Thickness:0.5 in
Weight:16.8 oz

Publisher's Note
It is 1826, and the pasha, the ruler of Egypt, has found the perfect way to convey his appreciation to his friend, King Charles of France. His precious giraffe will travel by ship to the port of Marseilles, and then on to Paris. And, as the this true story unfolds, both boy and beast are greeted with the host of unexpected delights.

Industry Reviews
"Richly detailed oils, in hues reminiscent of 17th-century Dutch paintings, depict slightly truncated and caricatured figures and a serenely dignified giraffe; their humor and sophistication should engage even listeners beyond picture-book age."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Elizabeth Bush (03/19/1996)

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