Read With Me - Giraffes Can't Dance

by Fisher-Price

Product Features

• Will Gerald find the confidence he needs to succeed?
• This Read With Me DVD software title is filled with learning exercises and games based on this poignant, inspiring story
• Part of Software Assortment
• Part of Read With Me DVD
• Age Range 3 to 7 Years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.3 x 10.5 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009Y8J4G
• Item model number: H4661
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 7 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,415 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. His knees buckle whenever he tries to twirl. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all jeer w

Product Description

In this story about friendship and hope, Gerald, a gawky giraffe who is rhythmically challenged, discovers his own groove. His friends agree in the end that Gerald really is a dancer!

Designed in conjunction with a major children's publisher, Scholastic, the Read With Me DVD Learning System is a story comprehension and vocabulary system bringing timeless children's books even closer on DVD. Beloved illustrations are brought to life with thoughtful animation, the text is highlighted and read aloud to children. Children answer questions about the story using a wireless controller. Increasing their comprehension of the story and vocabulary will give them confidence in their own ability to analyze stories in general. Add to your Read With Me DVD library with this wonderful story. Read With Me Learning System sold separately.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parents like it too!, December 1, 2005

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Frances Mathers "Frankie" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Read With Me - Giraffes Can't Dance (Toy)

I got this for my 6 year old nephew who was adopted from Africa. He is learning English and this is a really sweet story that happens to resonate with him particularly. He is often shy and tentative in his almost all white school and with shaky English skills. This story about a clumsy Giraffe that finds his own music to dance to is so inspiring and hopeful. My feminist sister says it would be good for any kid that feels a little bit different, and for 'normal' kids to look for 'different' kids' special talents. I like the animation which is really good, especially for a children's product. It was a crowd pleasure for everyone and it's broken into managable segments so you can play for as little as 10 minutes or as much as 2 hours. There is a fun play along dance game that brought all of us to our feet after Thanksgiving dinner. We danced for over half an hour kids and adults!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THis is a precious story., January 15, 2007

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Denise D. Mcknight "msworld500" (Metairie, La. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Read With Me - Giraffes Can't Dance (Toy)

All of the stories offered with the Read with Me player are all great classics. This one was a new one for us, and Cameron enjoyed it. I think my son really enjoyed this story. Someone also gave him the hard back book for his birthday, and he loves this one. I think any read with me dvd offered it a great one. They are either new or timeless classics and they can learn to read, follow along while they listen or play the games relating to the story after. It makes learning fun. Buy all of them, we own them all. Great concept and I hope they offer more in the future. I think they just needed to market it better during the year before the holidays....awesome learning toy.

4.0 out of 5 stars Santa shopped on Amazon..., December 30, 2011

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Missjomama - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Read With Me - Giraffes Can't Dance (Toy)

Daughter got the console & 4 books from Santa Christmas... we love them all & she's happily reading even over Christmas break when not required!

I gave it a 3 for durability because it is a cd which, by nature, are NOT durable. Definitely don't recommend you allowing your small child to handle them as gooey kid prints & scratches will affect the playback.