Giraffe Asks for Help

Nyasha Chikowore was a licensed clinical professional counselor who provided classroom and school-wide prevention activities related to mental health, with an emphasis on destigmatizing asking for any type of help. She is currently working on her doctorate in clinical psychology. Nyasha lives in Maryland.Janet McDonnell is an illustrator, whose work combines traditional media and digital magic, an author who has written, books, games, and magazines, and a teacher of kids from pre to high school. She is an illustrator coordinator for the Society of Children amp rsquo s Book Writers and Illustrators and on the advisory board of Play for Peace. Janet lives near Chicago, Illinois. Visit janetmcdonnell.com.

Interviewed in Essence Magazine- amp ldquo Here amp rsquo s How You Can Talk to Your Kids About Racism amp rdquo amp ldquo Gary Giraffe learns to ask for help even when he feels the task is something he should be able to do alone amp hellip explains how important it is that children acquire the skill of asking for help and how parents can help accomplish this. amp rdquo -Kirkus Reviewsamp ldquo This book is highly accessible, entertaining and teachable (complete with a guide at the end for parents/caregivers to unpack the lessons of the story). Giraffe Asks For Help would make a wonderful addition to any child amp rsquo s or parent amp rsquo s bookshelf. amp rdquo -BookTribamp ldquo This picture book emphasizes asking for help from a friend or family member. It also has the themes of perseverance, problem solving, friendship and teamwork. I highly recommend this book for elementary school and public libraries. amp rdquo -Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center