Title: A Giraffe Did One

Author: Jerry Pallotta

Themes: Social Skills, Developing Empathy

Age Recommendation: Elementary School

A Giraffe Did One leads readers through a little mystery by introducing a series of animal friends who "did one." It's not until the end of the book that we learn that what the animals "did" was burp! When the little boy at the end of the book burps, his mom gently coaches him about manners and points out that everyone's bodies make funny sounds sometimes. 

This book is a fun way to start a conversation about basic social skills and manners; by starting with the example of burping illustrated in the book, parents or therapists can then discuss appropriate ways to manage situations when a child or their friend might make a funny noise with their body. This book can also be a way to introduce empathy for others by discussing the fact that no one likes to be teased about sounds their bodies make. I like to read the book twice so that the kids can enjoy the illustrations and discuss the feelings they think each animal is experiencing when the burp; each animal deals with it differently! 

This book is a fun way to get the giggles out too!