What a delightful story! In picture book format Ms. Milton shares a unique tidbit of history. In 1827 the pasha of Egypt, Muhammad Ali, sends a giraffe to the King Charles X of France to amend the strained relationship between their countries. This account relays how the giraffe travels from Egypt to Paris and the challenges its handlers/transporters encounter. It's a joyous story that focuses not on agenda but a fun event in history.
The illustrations are expressive (especially the people's and the giraffe's faces). The author's note provides more historical background.
**Highly, highly recommend.
-Borrowed via ILL (but I may purchase it. Purple House Press has republished it.)
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