The Giraffe That Could Not Hiccup – Children’s Picture Book

Meet Barnaby, a sweet little giraffe with a very unusual problem: he is the only animal in the Serengeti who has never, ever had the hiccups! While his friends zebra, hippo, and monkey chitter and pop with giggles every time they get a case of the hiccups, Barnaby’s throat stays stubbornly quiet. Determined to join in on the noisy fun, Barnaby sets off on a hilarious, heartwarming safari adventure to catch a case of the hiccups for himself.

From eating upside-down under a baobab tree to asking a startled elephant to give him a gentle scare, Barnaby tries every silly trick in the book. Written in rich, lyrical prose with delightful, rhythmic repetition, this charming picture book is perfect for bedtime reading or classroom story circles.

Beautifully illustrated with vibrant, warm savanna colours, The Giraffe That Could Not Hiccup subtly teaches children about patience, embracing our unique differences, and realising that sometimes, the things that make us “different” are exactly what make us special. Ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers aged 2 to 7.