Yours Sincerely, Giraffe by Megumi Iwasa illustrated by Jun Takabatake*

My eight year old read this book to himself in one afternoon.
Giraffe wants a friend so he writes a letter which he pass along to Pelican with instructions to give it to the first animal he sees.  Penguin is the one who receives the letter and writes back.  A correspondence and friendship is established.
The book consists of letters exchanged between the two plus narration.
My son really liked it and found it humorous.
-Perfect for reluctant readers.
***First published in Japan.
*Highly recommend.
-We own this book.