Gentle Giraffe Press Books
Building strong foundations for a lifelong love of learning

We are Gentle Giraffe Press, an educational publisher and creative content provider. Our mission is to give children fun foundations and build their confidence through a love of learning. We believe the more they know, the further they'll go.
Books By Corkey Hay DeSimone
Corkey Hay DeSimone is an author and illustrator who believes that building strong foundations in children is a gift. The more children know, the further they'll go.

She has written and illustrated 25 children books. Each and every one is filled with fun facts and are intend to build confidence and a love of learning.

Click here to see all of Corkey's titles.
Children's Book Consulting
We provide turnkey consulting for groups and individuals wishing to publish a children's book.

Do you have an idea for a children's book? Have you written a book and need guidance on the process?
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Custom Books
As an educational publisher, Gentle Giraffe Press develops custom books, websites and interactive teaching tools for children and teens. We work closely with our clients to convey their mission and message.

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Author Reading and Workshop
Invite Author and illustrator Corkey Hay DeSimone to your school or group to read her books and host a fun and educational workshop. Learn more
Books and
Educational Campaigns



Books are a wonderful way to tell a story. Using a book, a website, smart board and teaching materials, we can create education campaigns that become accessible to teachers nationwide.

What would you like children to learn? Read more about our educational campaigns.

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