Roald Dahl Quentin Blake Giraffe and the Pelly and Me Scholastic TPB 2nd 1996
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Roald Dahl Quentin Blake Giraffe and the Pelly and Me Scholastic TPB 2nd 1996. Billy (the boy), a Giraffe with an extendable neck, a Pelican (Pelly) with a beak that acts as a bucket, and a dancing Monkey. While cleaning, they foil a robbery by the notorious cat-burglar, "The Cobra," and recover the Duchess's jewels. Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, Scholastic books TPB 2nd printing 1996, very good condition... The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me is a children's book by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake, about a boy named Billy who teams up with a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey to form a ladderless window-cleaning company. The trio, who live in an old sweet shop called "The Grubber," get their big break cleaning the windows of England's richest man, leading to an adventure where they catch a cat burglar and are rewarded with a home on the Duke's estate. The story is known for its whimsical characters and humorous plot, with the monkey's song ending in the line, "the giraffe and the pelly and me". Key aspects of the book: Characters: Billy (the boy), a Giraffe with an extendable neck, a Pelican (Pelly) with a beak that acts as a bucket, and a dancing Monkey. Plot: The group forms the "Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company" and takes on a job cleaning 677 windows for the Duke of Hampshire. Adventure: While cleaning, they foil a robbery by the notorious cat-burglar, "The Cobra," and recover the Duchess's jewels. Resolution: As a reward, the Duke invites the company to live on his estate, providing them with food and a place to stay. Themes: Friendship, teamwork, and achieving dreams (Billy's dream of owning a sweet shop).
