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Information
Information on identifying editions is from Richard Walker’s “Roald Dahl – A Guide to Collecting His First Editions”.
- First editions:
- Jonathan Cape, 1985, UK.
- Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
- To identify: Used a standard single statement (‘First published’ followed by the date with later printings stated underneath) and priced at £5.95 although not published with a dust jacket.
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1985, USA.
- Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
- To identify: Used a standard single statement (‘First Edition’ with date’ or ‘First American Edition’ with date, no later dates or printing statements) and priced at $11.95 although not published with a dust jacket.
- Jonathan Cape, 1985, UK.
- Related books:
- Theater:
- The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me (Acting Edition) adapted by Vicky Ireland
- Audio Books:
- Fantastic Mr. Fox and Other Animal Stories read by Chris O'Dowd, Geoffrey Palmer, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Martin Jarvis
- Roald Dahl Audio Books (10 CD Collection) read by Simon Callow, Miriam Margolyes, Geoffrey Palmer, James Bolam, Andrew Sachs, June Whitfield, Timothy West, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Martin Jarvis
- The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me read by Roald Dahl
- The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me read by Richard E. Grant
- The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me read by Hugh Laurie
- The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me & Esio Trot read by Hugh Laurie and Quentin Blake
- Buy this book:
Description
Who needs a ladder when you’ve got a giraffe with an extended neck?
The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company certainly doesn’t. They don’t need a pail, either, because they have a pelican with a bucket-sized beak. With a monkey to do the washing and Billy as their manager, this business is destined for success. Now they have their big break—a chance to clean all 677 windows of the Hampshire House, owned by the richest man in all of England! That’s exciting enough, but along the way there are surprises and adventures beyond their wildest window-washing dreams.
Awards
- Kurt Maschler award runner–up (1985)
Fun Stuff
Merchandise
Teacher Ideas
- The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me – Teamwork
- PDF with activities related to teamwork and cooperation, including designing a business with roles for all the team members