Books by Giles Andreae

Book SynopsisA sweet rhyming picture book about the special relationship between mother and child. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. With extra special pages for the little ones to personalise, this is the perfect present for mummies everywhere, on Mother''s Day or at any time of the year! From the author of picture book classic Giraffes Can''t Dance.''This sweet and heartwarming ditty, told in witty rhyme by Giles Andreae, has cosy, bright illustrations, and is filled with feel-good charm'' - Junior MagazineWinner of the Book Trust Early Years Award!Trade ReviewA story told with wit and charm * Family Interest *A beautiful and touching rhyming text * Lytham St Anne Express *A joyful read for you and your baby * Junior *A winning read-aloud for the very young...the large format and warm tone make this truly perfect for little ones * Kirkus *This is a book to be read and shared time and time again * Carmarthen Journal *I Love My Mummy celebrates the funny, special and downright adorable moments that you share with your baby * Mother & Baby *

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance comes a life-affirming new story about a little bear who learns what it really means to find your inner brave and have the confidence to be yourself . . .Dave, the grizzly bear, is in awe of his big brother Clarence - he''s big, brave and strong, all the things that Dave thinks a grizzly bear should be. How Dave wishes he could be more like Clarence until, one day, Dave discovers that bravery comes in different guises and that this grizzly bear doesn''t need to be more Clarence, he needs to be more Dave!A celebration of individuality, self-acceptance and having the courage to standout - the perfect book for encouraging all little ones to take pride in being themselves and showing them that they don''t have to be like anyone else, not even their older brothers or sisters.Giraffes Can''t Dance is a beloved favourite that has found its way into the hearts, a

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Book SynopsisThe empowering story of little elephant Num-Num, who discovers the importance of simply being YOU! From the creators of international bestseller and much-loved classic Giraffes Can''t Dance.Now in a sturdy board book format - perfect for the even the littlest hands.It''s time for the Elephant Games! One by one, the young elephants compete to impress King Elephant Mighty and earn their Elephant Name. Nina is the strongest, so she becomes Elephant Strong. Norcus is the loudest, so he becomes Elephant Noisy. Little Elephant Num-Num thinks he will never discover his own special talent - until he learns that the very best thing you can be is YOU!Giraffes Can''t Dance has been a much-loved family favourite for over 20 years, and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.Trade Review[a] vividly colourful jungle tale filled with perfectly judged rhyming text that is a joy to read aloud, sharing a really positive message about being true to yourself and celebrating all sorts of achievements... a classic in its own right, indispensable for any library. -- Joy Court * LoveReading4Kids *a gorgeously illustrated story with a life-affirming message at its heart * The Bristol Post *

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Book SynopsisThis triumphant, upbeat story, shows how one small action can bring big, positive change. From the creators of the international bestseller and much-loved classic, Giraffes Can''t Dance.And as the tree began to blossom,Just like Chutney said,The Children both began to feelThe happiness it spread.Chutney the chimpanzee has a special tree - a happy tree! Can he plant it in Drabsville and bring hope and joy to a once dreary town?A colourful, rhyming story about happiness and positivity from the creative-duo behind Giraffes Can''t Dance.Giraffes Can''t Dance has been a much-loved family favourite for over 20 years, and has sold over 7 million copies worldwide.(Adapted from The Chimpanzees of Happy Town, first published in 2006.)Trade ReviewEngaging * Daily Echo *A wonderful book. * Angels and Urchins *Here's a book to cheer everyone up on a rainy day...bubbling over with life and happiness. * The Northern Echo *

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance comes an empowering story about a little hippo who discovers that success often requires a little patience, and simply TRYING can bring its own unexpected rewards.It''s not that you CAN''T DO IT . . .. . . You just can''t do it YET.Horace the hippo and his sister Hope love going to the lake every day with their granny. But the long walk has become a little too long for Granny. So Horace and Hope make a plan to bring the lake to her instead. But little Horace can''t carry as much water as his sister, and he always comes back with an empty bucket. Can Granny help him to see that, with every little splash and spill, an even more wonderful gift is growing?An empowering new picture book about growth mindset and the ''power of yet'' from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance.Giraffes Can''t Dance is a beloved

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance comes an empowering story about a little hippo who discovers that success often requires a little patience, and simply TRYING can bring its own unexpected rewards . . .It''s not that you CAN''T DO IT . . .. . . You just can''t do it YET.Horace the hippo and his sister Hope love going to the lake every day with their granny. But the long walk has become a little too long for Granny. So Horace and Hope make a plan to bring the lake to her instead. But little Horace can''t carry as much water as his sister, and he always comes back with an empty bucket. Can Granny help him to see that, with every little splash and spill, an even more wonderful gift is growing?An empowering new picture book about growth mindset and the ''power of yet'' from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance.Giraffes Can''t Dance is a beloved favourit

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Book SynopsisJoin in the counting musical fun with this brand-new picture book from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance! When a music-loving dog meets a fox with a fiddle, they decide to start a BOOGIE-WOOGIE ANIMAL BAND!Before long, the pair are joined by a lion with a lute, a tiger with a tuba, and a piano-playing penguin. As more friends join them, the band keeps getting bigger and bigger and BIGGER!But there's one band member missing . . . Who could it be?Count and jiggle along with this toe-tapping rhyming celebration of music and rhythm from stand-out pairing Giles Andreae (Giraffes Can't Dance) and Nick East (Christopher Pumpkin).

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Book SynopsisJoin Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling, festive celebration of CHRISTMAS! From the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance comes a brand-new rhyming story filled with festive fun . . . and all your favourite characters from the bestselling classic!This magical moonlit rhyme is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones at Christmas, and as a sturdy board book, it''s perfect for even the littlest hands.The perfect gift to say Merry Christmas and to get everybody dancing!Praise for Giraffes Can''t Dance:All toddlers should grow up reading this Daily MailA modern classic Baby & MeA joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . . . there''s also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different JuniorA fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA funny and tender picture book about waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive.There's a house inside my mummy,Where my little brother grows,Or maybe it's my little sisterNo one really knows.Waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive can be a confusing and worrying time for young children. Sharing this simple rhyming story together is the perfect way to reassure your little one and involve them in all the excitement. Told with humour and warmth by Giles Andreae, the author of much-loved family favourite Giraffes Can't Dance.'A great book for sharing with your first born while your second is still in the 'tummy house'' - The TimesA note from the author:'When my wife became pregnant for the second time, I was talking to Flinn, our 2-year old son, about what was going to take place and how exciting it would be for him to have a brother or sister. I started to think about it as though I were a young child myself ... 'There's a house inside my mummy' was a phrase that just popped into my head, and from then on the book was a joy to write.'Trade ReviewThe gentle story is told in rhymes from the point of view of a little boy. * Bournemouth Daily Echo *Beautifully written in simple rhyme, it is a book that can be read over and over again. * Carousel *Told with humour and a simple rhyming text. A wonderful, uncomplicated way of explaining things for a younger child. * Cork News *When I asked friends with more than one child which book they'd recommend on this subject, the one that came up time and again was this one. * Parentdish *This little board book tells it how it is through the eyes of a toddler. * Cork Evening Echo *It can be really difficult for a child to adapt to a new member of the family and books are a great way to introduce the idea... the one I most frequently recommend is Giles Andreae's 'There's A House Inside My Mummy'. * Scottish Book Trust *A popular book that captures the wonder and excitement of looking forward to a new member joining the family * Families Magazine *It can be really difficult for a child to adapt to a new member of the family and books are a great way to introduce the idea. The one I most frequently recommend is Giles Andreae's There's a house inside my mummy * Scottish Book Trust *This little board book tells it how it is through the eyes of a toddler * Evening Echo *When I asked friends with more than one child which book they'd recommend on the subject, the one that came up time and again was this one * parentdish.co.uk *This clever story explores a child's perspective of his mummy being pregnant. Beautifully told in simple rhyme, it is a book that can be read over and over again * Carousel *An everyday story made special by the gentle humour, simple rhyme and friendly pictures * The Independent *A great book for sharing with your firstborn while your second is still in the 'tummy house'. * The Times *Creates a sense of security to encourage a young child to feel involved * Junior *

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Book SynopsisCome down to the farmyard for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud picture book!The rooster wakes the farm up with a cock-a-doodle-doo! The sheepdog won't stop barking, and the cows begin to moo.Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures, and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of exciting farm animals. Including moo-ing cows, oink-ing pigs, sheep, donkeys, horses and more!Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme."Picture books like these get everything right - funny witty verses complemented by vivacious and colourful illustrations" Books for KeepsFrom the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance.Trade ReviewFabulous bright and breezy books with vivid, witty illustrations. * Times Educational Supplement *Full of warm, noisy illustrations and affectionate poems * Independent *Glorious, glowing illustrations * Guardian *The illustrations are a riot of colour and accompany equally witty text * Carousel *Picture books like these get everything right - funny witty verses complemented by vivacious and colourful illustrations * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisTodos los años, en África, se celebra el Baile de la Selva. y a los animales les encanta bailar y hacer piruetas!Chufa quiere participar en ese famoso Baile, pero como todo el mundo sabe, las jirafas no pueden bailar! O sí.?Una historia tierna y divertida en un fabuloso álbum desplegable.

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Book SynopsisA l?Àfrica un cop a l?any fan el Ball de la Selva. Allà tots els animalssalten i fan tombarelles...La Groga voldria participar amb els altres animals al Ball de la Selva, però tothom sap que les girafes no poden ballar... O sí?Una història que et commourà, en una fabulosa edició tridimensional.

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