Gugu Giraffe - Auralee Arkinsly - Bog

A highly recommended story for the animal life, plant life, weather, water, and physics curriculum of second grade!
It absolutely splashes with youthful observations of the river and fine artwork.
The story begins on a dry Botswana day when young Gugu, a giraffe, announces he wants to go fishing.
Specifically, Gugu wants to know, "What is a fish?"
Matriarch Chidinma of the nearby elephant herd allows Gugu to join her parade lumbering to the Okavango River.
There, Gugu can board a mokoro tourist boat to see about fishing.
Adventure awaits Gugu as the matriarch elephant, a crocodile, a hippopotamus, and a cormorant explain why they could not possibly be a fish!

Reference guide with book questions are included for teachers and student resources.