Rosen, Michael, 1946-

How Giraffe got such a long neck-- and why Rhino is so grumpy / retold by Michael Rosen ; pictures by John Clementson. - 1st ed. - New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, c1993. - 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Originally published under title: The first giraffe. "Published in Great Britain by Studio Editions Ltd as The First Giraffe."--Page facing t.p.

During a terrible drought in which there is nothing to eat, Man prepares a magic herb that results in Giraffe's long neck so he can reach the high leaves on the trees and a grumpy Rhino, who arrives too late for the magic.

ISBN: 0803716214 : $13.99

LCCN: 92046662 /AC/r93

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Giraffes--Folklore.
Rhinoceroses--Folklore.
Folklore--Africa, East.

LC Class. No.: PZ8.1.R6837 / Hm 1993

Dewey Class. No.: 398.2 E