Oh Dear, Geoffrey!

Meet Geoffrey, a sweet, friendly, outgoing, and determined young giraffe who wants nothing more than to be friends with all the other animals on the African savannah. However, being very tall, with a very long neck, and “wibbly-wobbly bendy-buckly knees” makes Geoffrey rather, clumsy. Even the most cheerful and optimistic of giraffes can get a little discouraged from time to time. Especially after Geoffrey slips and slides, bumbles and bumps, splishes and sploshes, right into the other animals’ lives, not making a single friend. That is until he meets a whole troop of “cheeky monkeys” who are climbing up his legs! Being the tallest animal finally pays off and Geoffrey not only makes friends with a troop of monkeys, but he also discovers that being the tallest, gangly creature on the savannah isn’t so bad after all. A fantastic brightly illustrated savannah, with all its beauty, wonder, and wildness will captivate young children, both the youngest and the oldest. Meerkats, elephants, rhinoceros, flamingos, and zebra are among the animals illustrated by Gemma O’Neill. Choice words are in bold font to add emphasis and learning. “You can reach as high as the sky…and see as far as the starts!” A motivating and encouraging phrase for all children. Oh Dear Geoffrey!, a superb picture book with it’s beautiful story of friendship, acceptance, hope, and wondrous illustrations, is O’Neill’s first picture book. This book is a huge success, making it perfect for any animal lover, adventurer, or anyone needing a little encouragement.