A highly recommended complement for the animal biology, plant life, weather, water, and geography curriculum in K-3rd grade.This story splashes in observations of the Okavango Delta and fable-styled animal interactions in the river through fine storytelling and artwork.It all 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.
- | Author: Auralee Arkinsly
- | Publisher: Capture Books
- | Publication Date: Jan 01, 2024
- | Number of Pages: 48 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1951084586
- | ISBN-13: 9781951084585