A retelling of an African folktale about how the first, littlest giraffe became tall after a chance meeting with a wise old man. English Learner's Editions are part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. They come with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Laure Fournier. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.