The Story of Joey The Giraffe Joey The Giraffe Stands Tall is a wonderful fable for children about a young giraffe who is struggling with his confidence and his identity. Joey shares his feelings with Fola, a wise and very tall giraffe. On a memorable walk she teaches Joey life s most important lessons. Strolling through the jungle, Joey has several chances to apply the lessons Fola shares with him. Joey does so successfully and eventually he is able to Stand Tall in character. Like all great fables, Joey The Giraffe Stands Tall conveys priceless principles about respect, manners, selflessness, service, humility and family. This entertaining story teaches children, [and adults], in a fun way, that growing in character is the way to confidence, self-esteem and joy. [NOTE: Until the Look Inside feature is available on August 30th, you can download the first sections of this elegantly illustrated book free at http: //markjbooks.com ] Why Joey The Giraffe Stands Tall Was Written For better than two decades both the online course Mark shares once a year, The MasterKeyExperience and his workshops on personal development culminate with a principled philosophy based on the word Giraffe . And for just as long as Mark has been speaking to groups, attendees have asked for that Giraffe Philosophy to be detailed in writing. In July of 2016 Mark released Standing Tall to meet that pent up demand. It instantly hit Best Seller on Amazon. Over 1000 people who have been through Mark s course have shared and many insisted that this profoundly simple Giraffe Philosophy should also be taught to children and in schools. Joey The Giraffe Stands Tall was written to meet that demand. The Author Mark Januszewski lives on Kauai, Hawaii and graduated American International College in 1971 as a double major. He holds degrees in English and Education. Mark has simultaneously educated and entertained audiences internationally since 1995. His power packed workshops have been described as both riveting and unique. As the old saying goes, the proof is in the printout and the printout on Mark is this clear. The last 54 workshops he s done have sold out months in advance. Mark hosts two live events per year on Kauai and both are sold out six months in advance including the 2016 sessions."