This year Little giraffe, my dear little giraffe, Did you eat the highest leaves on the tree, Happy that I'd chosen you to make a path for the sun?
This year Little giraffe, my dear little giraffe, Were you the best little giraffe that you could be?
Today is a special day: the birthday of the world, when God and all God's creatures celebrate the beauty of life. As God asks each dear creature in turn whether he or she has been the best that it can be, this simple, joyful celebration of life and godness applauds the contribution that each and every one of us— from the mightiest elephant to the smallest child— can make.
Alison Jay's charming illustrations brim with wit and warmth, making this the perfect read-aloud for sharing.
