For children who feel different
JoJo’s stories speak to children who have felt too small, too nervous, too unsure, too different, or left out of the memories everyone else seems to make easily.
JoJo Stands Tall
A heart-filled children’s book series
Big courage for small readers still finding their herd.
Follow JoJo, a small giraffe with pink glasses, a pink scarf, a brave heart, and a world full of big challenges. Through friendship, family, school, sports, first crushes, and growing up, JoJo learns that being different does not mean being less.
The Heart of the Series
JoJo’s world grows as she grows.
The JoJo Stands Tall series begins when JoJo is young and follows her through new homes, new schools, friendships, sports, first-crush feelings, high school, dreams, independence, college, and the brave work of becoming herself.
Friendship that makes room
The series celebrates friends who do not ask JoJo to become smaller, quieter, or less herself. A real herd makes room for all of you.
Confidence from the inside
Each book helps JoJo learn that standing tall is not about size. It is about courage, kindness, boundaries, and believing she belongs.
Books in the Series
Follow JoJo’s journey
Each story stands on its own while building a larger coming-of-age path full of courage, softness, humor, and hope.
Stands Tall Book 1
JoJo Stands Tall
A Small Giraffe in a Very Tall World
Meet JoJo, a tiny giraffe with pink glasses, a brave heart, and a world that does not always know how to make room for someone small. Her story begins with courage, family, change, and learning to stand tall from the inside.
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Stands Tall Book 2
JoJo Finds Her Herd
A JoJo Stands Tall Story
JoJo learns what real friendship feels like when she finds people who protect her, laugh with her, and make room for all of who she is.
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Stands Tall Book 3
JoJo Finds Her Game
A JoJo Stands Tall Story
JoJo wants to be part of school, part of the activities, and part of the memories. She learns that finding her game means trusting that the right places will make room for all of who she is.
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Book 4 Planned
JoJo Finds Her Heart
A JoJo Stands Tall Story
As JoJo enters high school, friendship grows into first-crush feelings. She learns that being liked by someone does not mean shrinking herself or changing who she is.
Future Book
Future Book
JoJo Takes the Wheel
A JoJo Stands Tall Story
JoJo faces new independence, big nerves, and the challenge of learning how to move through a world that was not built for someone her size.
Future Book
Future Book
JoJo Finds Her Future
A JoJo Stands Tall Story
JoJo begins thinking about who she wants to become, what she loves, and how her differences can become part of her path instead of something that holds her back.
Future Book
Future Book
JoJo’s Suitcase Full of Brave
A JoJo Stands Tall Story
JoJo prepares for college and a new adventure away from home, carrying her memories, lessons, herd, and a suitcase full of brave.
New Series
JoJo Stands Tall Early Years Series
The Early Years series has its own page with younger JoJo stories about first brave moments, family, feelings, friendship, and learning to stand tall from the inside.
Meet the Herd
JoJo’s growing world of family, friends, coaches, classmates, and sidekicks
Use the character gallery to learn how each one entered JoJo’s stories.
Book 1 — JoJo Stands Tall
JoJo
Main character
JoJo is the heart of the series: a small giraffe with pink glasses, a pink scarf, a brave spirit, and a big need to feel like she belongs.
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Mama Giraffe
JoJo’s mom
Mama Giraffe is one of JoJo’s safest people. She brings warmth, encouragement, and protection as JoJo learns how to be brave.
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Papa Giraffe
JoJo’s dad
Papa Giraffe is steady and supportive. He helps JoJo feel loved, grounded, and safe while she learns that being small does not mean being less.
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Gio Giraffe
JoJo’s brother
Gio brings brotherly humor, loyalty, and playfulness into JoJo’s family.
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Nanny Giraffe
JoJo’s sister
Nanny Giraffe is gentle, thoughtful, and observant. She notices feelings and brings softness into JoJo’s family world.
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Teddy
JoJo’s bird sidekick
Teddy is JoJo’s tiny blue bird sidekick with a huge personality. He brings cheer, motion, and brave sparkle to JoJo’s world.
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Cannoli
JoJo’s puppy sidekick
Cannoli is JoJo’s sweet, loyal puppy companion. He brings comfort, humor, and playful sidekick energy into JoJo’s story.
Book 2 — JoJo Finds Her Herd
Zoe Giraffe
JoJo’s very tall best friend
Zoe becomes part of JoJo’s herd in Book 2. She is graceful, loyal, and kind, helping JoJo understand what real friendship can feel like.
Book 2 — JoJo Finds Her Herd
Caleb
JoJo’s protective friend
Caleb is part of JoJo’s herd. He is quiet, loyal, and protective in a gentle way.
Book 2 — JoJo Finds Her Herd
Jake
Part of JoJo’s herd
Jake is part of JoJo’s herd. He brings humor and loyalty, and his story helps show that kids can carry struggles other people do not always see.
Book 3 — JoJo Finds Her Game
Abby
Classmate and helper
Abby enters during JoJo’s school and activity years. She is a friendly classmate who helps the world around JoJo feel more welcoming.
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Olivia
Part of JoJo’s herd
Olivia is part of JoJo’s growing school world. She is smart, kind, and helps represent the friendships JoJo builds as she finds her place.
Book 3 — JoJo Finds Her Game
Chloe
Cheer teammate
Chloe is part of JoJo’s school activity world. She helps fill out the team and peer group JoJo navigates while learning where she belongs.
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Maddy
Classmate
Maddy is one of JoJo’s school peers. Her calm, focused energy helps make JoJo’s classroom world feel more complete.
Book 3 — JoJo Finds Her Game
Julie
Friend and classmate
Julie is one of JoJo’s peers in the school/activity years. She adds personality, creativity, and another layer to JoJo’s growing world.
Book 3 — JoJo Finds Her Game
Mr. Strike
Bowling coach
Mr. Strike is JoJo’s bowling coach. He encourages his players, helps everyone improve, and makes the bowling team feel fun and welcoming.
Book 3 — JoJo Finds Her Game
Mrs. Paddy
Lacrosse coach
Mrs. Paddy is JoJo’s lacrosse coach. She is strong, energetic, and believes in her players as they try new things and learn courage.
Book 3 — JoJo Finds Her Game
Ms. Tracy
Color guard coach
Ms. Tracy is JoJo’s color guard coach. She brings creativity, encouragement, and another place where JoJo can discover confidence.
Book 3 — JoJo Finds Her Game
Coach Banks
PE/Gym coach
Coach Banks is a PE/Gym coach who helps bring school activities to life. He is active and fair, pushing students to try their best.
Book 3 — JoJo Finds Her Game
Izzy
Bully / difficult peer
Izzy is one of the harder peers in JoJo’s world. Her role helps show the social pressure, jealousy, and school conflict JoJo has to face.
For parents, teachers, and young readers
A series with warmth, meaning, and room for big conversations.
JoJo’s stories can open gentle conversations about bullying, feeling different, moving, friendship, body confidence, trying new things, disappointment, boundaries, and the courage to keep becoming yourself.
- Great for family reading
- Helpful for classroom conversations
- Encouraging for children with differences
- Full of heart, humor, and hope
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