JOJO GIRAFFE'S BIG LAUGH
EQ Explorers
by Kim Linette
Illustrated by James Loram
Kapalua Cove
Picture Book
40 pages
ages 4 to 8
Kali is hiding in a tree, crying because the other kids make fun of her for being too short. Jojo listens to her story, then asks her to climb aboard her long giraffe neck to see the bigger picture. Together they ride through the African landscape, meeting several animals. Through this journey, Jojo demonstrates to Kali that others' opinions do not always reflect the truth, and that seeing the real truth can often help you find your laugh...
Jojo helps Kali gain a new, bigger perspective, and shows her that not taking things personally is an important key to living a big, happy life!
Did you know studies show that emotional intelligence (EQ) is an important key to living a happy, successful life? And unlike IG, EQ can be learned!
Each EQ Explorers book teaches important EQ principles and other powerful life lessons - one adventure at a time.
100% of profits from EQ Explorers books helps nurture and empower underserved children.
We provide direct donations to charitable initiatives and give books to orphanages, remote libraries, care centers, and more.
Jojo helps Kali gain a new, bigger perspective, and shows her that not taking things personally is an important key to living a big, happy life!
Did you know studies show that emotional intelligence (EQ) is an important key to living a happy, successful life? And unlike IG, EQ can be learned!
Each EQ Explorers book teaches important EQ principles and other powerful life lessons - one adventure at a time.
100% of profits from EQ Explorers books helps nurture and empower underserved children.
We provide direct donations to charitable initiatives and give books to orphanages, remote libraries, care centers, and more.
BOOK BLINK
* colorful illustrations with humor built in
* works well as a read-aloud to groups and individuals
* encouraging message and follows with story nicely
* questions and such at end to help with discussions
MY TIDBITS
The two characters staring with smiles at each other on the cover already had me smiling, and that's exactly the line this tale follows all the way through.
Kali hides in a tree and is crying because the other kids are teasing her about being too short. Jojo the giraffe decides it's time to show Kali how to handle the situation and takes her along for a ride to meet her friends. Jojo stops and asks the other animals what they think of her, and each one has something to criticize, but Jojo laughs each suggestion off...and soon Kali learns a secret which has her laughing, too
This is a book with a message, one that kids need to hear...and adults... because it's something that everyone deals with (or maybe, even dishes out themselves). I enjoyed the fresh twist on how to handle such criticism. But the best part about this book, is it delivers the message through an awesome means—laughter. Not laughing at people, but seeing how silly some 'criticism' really is.
Kali is a wonderful character and full of innocence and heart. Jojo, the giraffe, is wise and will have listeners wishing that they could ride around on her back too. It's fun to discover Africa and the animals with them. At the end of the book, there's a question section to help open up discussions and thoughts.
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