Read together
Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived a little girl who loved to play.
She went to visit her grandma and grandpa,
And they had a surprise, oh la la!
In the kitchen, they had a grape,
A juicy treat, the girl couldn't escape.
And in the living room, a goldfish bowl,
With fish that shimmered, to her soul.
But outside the window, the girl could see,
A tall giraffe, as tall as a tree!
She ran outside to take a look,
And the giraffe gave her a friendly hook.
The girl smiled wide, from ear to ear,
As the giraffe leaned in, oh so near.
She fed the giraffe a grape or two,
And grandpa said, "What a thing to do!"
Grandma brought out a snack to share,
And they all sat down without a care.
The girl, her grandma, and grandpa too,
Enjoyed the moment, feeling brand new.
As the sun began to set,
The giraffe said goodbye, without regret.
The girl knew this was a day to keep,
Forever in her heart, oh so deep.
Talk about it
Reflection
Here are a few questions you can ask kids to think about the poem:
- What did the little girl find in her grandparents' house?
- How did the girl feel when she saw the giraffe outside the window?
- What did the girl and her grandparents do while they enjoyed their snacks?
- Why do you think the giraffe came to visit the girl and her grandparents?
- How would you feel if you saw a giraffe outside your window?