Genre kids
Narrator Hangwi Liphadzi
Language english
Sisanda is a young girl living near a game reserve in KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa, where both her parents work . When she learns that an orphaned baby giraffe has lost its mother, her heart breaks. Understanding her empathy, Sisanda’s parents let her visit the calf. At her side, Sisanda brings a special gift from her schoolbag—a beloved storybook. She sits by the giraffe calf each day and reads to it, leaving the calf seemingly entranced as it listens, as though it understands every word . Occasionally, her grandfather joins her, lending his supportive presence. Their heartfelt ritual soon draws attention: tourists marvel at the unique, tender bond between girl and giraffe, photographing these touching moments .