An Autobiography of a Giraffe
(by Willa Gibson Frankford Elementary School, Greenbrier County
Teacher: Amber Workman 1st Place Winner (Grades 5-6))
Hello down there! I am a
giraffe. I live in a zoo. I eat lots of plants. All the animals tease me. They
say things like, “How’s the weather up there?” That’s not even the worst part.
They won’t invite me to play sometimes because I’m too tall.
You may think living in a zoo
would be fun. Well, it’s not. The elephants run everywhere because they thought
they saw a mouse. The monkeys scratch places you wouldn’t want to know about.
The zookeeper --- don’t get me started with the zookeeper! First, he never
waters my tree, and he always gives me meat. I’m an herbivore! He thinks he’s a
good dancer. Reality check-He’s NOT! Still think the zoo is fun? This will
change your mind. Little children with grubby little hands always try to touch
me. Then the parents go, “Oh, honey! Don’t touch that…..it may bite!” That’s
very offensive, thank you very much! I have lived here since I was born. I
won’t live in the jungle. I hear the frogs are very aggressive. Also, the
tadpoles will eat you whole. The trees are dead. The water isn’t sparkling. I
can go on for a long time, if you like. Let’s just say I’d rather live in the
zoo.
I just received some news. I am
getting moved to the San Francisco Zoo, the most wonderful place ever! I’ll see
lots of exotic animals like goats---the kind that waddles, zebras, antelope,
and lots more! So, I’m packing my bag! Here comes the zookeeper! Eek! I’m going
to San Francisco!
