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Sir Scallywag strikes again in this hilarious new picture book from award-winning author, Giles Andreae and the brilliant Korky Paul.

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Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae and illustrator Guy Parker-Rees has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?Now available in Scots for the very first time, this delightful translation by James Robertson is a funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too.

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Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees and a foiled cover. ... wonderfully funny. - IndependentA fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily TelegraphA 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. - Junior

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A book and CD edition of the much-loved picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, with audio read by Hugh Laurie

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A fun-filled Halloween picture book, perfect for sharing with even the littlest monsters! From the author of much-loved classic Giraffes Can't Dance.

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A 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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Join 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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Todos 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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Celebrate the 25th birthday of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can''t Dance, with this special new edition featuring a super-shiny cover!Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn''t know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can''t dance ... or can they?A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and finding your own tune, Giraffes Can''t Dance has been a family favourite for 20 years.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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A 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.'

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A 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!

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Dive into the ocean for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud board book.Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of amazing sea creatures. Including blue whales, sea turtles, jellyfish, dolphins and more!Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.In a chunky board book, perfect for little hands to hold!From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.

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Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto's super-fun Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Smugglers Bay!uring the school play, Flinn finds himself slap-bang on the deck of a real-live pirate ship . . . and he's not alone! Pirate Diplodocus, Pirate Triceratops, Pirate Stegosaurus and, of course, his old arch-enemy, Captain T. Rex, are all there too. They are all on the hunt for the famous magic cutlass that can grant wishes - WATCH OUT, CAPTAIN FLINN! But you have to be careful what you wish for, and that dastardly Captain T. Rex soon finds himself in more trouble than ever!Giles Andreae is an award-winning children's author and has written both fiction titles and best-selling picture books. His picture book, The Lion Who Wanted to Dance, won The Federation of Children's Book Award in the best picture book category in 1998. However, he is probably most famous as the creator of the phenomenally successful Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman. Giles lives in Notting Hill with his wife and three young children.Russell has illustrated books by prolific children's authors such as Ian Whybrow and Cressida Cowell. The Witch's Children was shortlisted for the Greenaway last year and this year The Witch's Children and the Queen is on the Smarties shortlist. Russell lives in Penzance, Cornwall.Don't miss the other Captain Flinn picture books - they're all rip-roaring fun!Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Smugglers Bay!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic CutlassAnd Giles Andreae's brilliant book with illustrator Korky Paul: Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants

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*A brand new laugh-out-loud book in the bestselling PANTS series*Baa pants, moo pants, COCK-A-DOODLE-DO pants . . .Have you ever wondered what kind of pants honey bees wear? What about iguanas? Or even piranhas?Find out in this joyous explosion of colour and silliness that will have readers of all ages laughing together - a hilarious rhyming read, from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance and the illustrator of You Choose.

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A funny and tender board book story 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.'

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A sweet, rhyming board book about the special relationship between father and child. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. The perfect gift for every family, whether for new Fathers, on Father's Day, or at any time of the year. From the author of picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance."Simple but touching" Daily MailA Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller!

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The perfect story to make the distance between you and grandad feel a little smaller whilst you're stuck at home . . .This delightful picture book captures the joy of spending a fun-filled day with Grandad. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is the perfect present for every family. Whether for new Grandparents, on Father's Day or at any time of the year. From the creators of I Love My Daddy, a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller, and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award. And the author of picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance.A celebration of Grandparents and the special role they play in family life.

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Sir Scallywag is back and mightier than ever! King Colin is in need of our 6-year-old-hero Sir Scallywag's help again. This time he has set his sights on a Golden Sausage that will make him live for ever. Unfortunately it is guarded by hundreds of angry trolls. There's only one boy for the job - enter Sir Scallywag! As hilarious as ever, this will have children and parents roaring with laughter!

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Morris the Mankiest Monster 'must be the most revolting picture book of the year . . . children will absolutely love it.' BooksellerGiles Andreae and Sarah McIntyre would like you to meet Morris, the world's stinkiest picture book hero...It's years since he last changed his t-shirtIt's crusty and crawling with antsHis shoes are all slurpy and squelchy insideAnd potatoes grow out of his pants

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Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto's super-fun Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!When Flinn first met the Pirate Dinosaurs, he thought that he had taught them a lesson. But the real lesson is this - never trust a pirate, but never ever trust a pirate dinosaur. This time, Flinn is hot on the trail of some stolen treasure and he knows exactly who's to blame. With the help of his friends and Captain Gurgleguts, fearless Flinn tracks the rotten crew to the Lost Island. So far, so good, but Flinn and his pals hadn't reckoned on the dinosaur's secret weapon - the Giganotosaurus, T-Rex's cousin and the biggest dino the world has ever known! Will our hero be able to sail out of trouble this time? And what about all that stolen treasure? Luckily, every baddie has a weak spot and it's not long before the swashbuckling Flinn fights his way to victory!Giles Andreae is an award-winning children's author and has written both fiction titles and best-selling picture books. His picture book, The Lion Who Wanted to Dance, won The Federation of Children's Book Award in the best picture book category in 1998. However, he is probably most famous as the creator of the phenomenally successful Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman. Giles lives in Notting Hill with his wife and three young children.Russell has illustrated books by prolific children's authors such as Ian Whybrow and Cressida Cowell. The Witch's Children was shortlisted for the Greenaway last year and this year The Witch's Children and the Queen is on the Smarties shortlist. Russell lives in Penzance, Cornwall.Don't miss the other Captain Flinn picture books - they're all rip-roaring fun!Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Smugglers Bay!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic CutlassAnd Giles Andreae's brilliant book with illustrator Korky Paul: Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants

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Come into the jungle for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud picture book! There's a rumble in the jungle, There's a whisper in the trees, The animals are waking up, And rustling the leaves ...Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of exciting jungle animals. Including lions, elephants, chimpanzees, zebras, hippos and more! Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance.

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A celebration of Grandparents and the special role they play in family life.This delightful picture book captures the joy of spending a fun-filled day with Granny. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is the perfect present for every family. Whether for new Grandparents, on Mother's Day or at any time of the year. From the creators of I Love My Daddy, a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller, and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award. And the author of picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance.

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A sweet, rhyming board 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. The perfect gift for every family, for new Mothers, 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!

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A celebration of grandparents and the special role they play in family life.This delightful board book captures the joy of spending a fun-filled day with Grandad. With a gentle, rhyming story and sweet, colourful illustrations, this is the perfect present for every family. For new grandparents, on Father's Day or at any time of the year. From the creators of I Love My Daddy, a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller, and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award.

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Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto's super-fun Captain Flinn and the Pirate DinosaursFlinn is at school looking in the art cupboard for some coloured pens to finish off his dinosaur drawing when he stumbles upon Captain Stubble, a real live Pirate Captain! He tells Flinn that his ship, the Acorn, has been stolen and that he needs Flinn to help him rescue it back. Stubble makes Flinn the captain and they sail away on an old pirate ship...they finally find the Acorn but, to their horror, realise it's been stolen by PIRATE DINOSAURS! Captain Flinn and his crew attack the dinosaurs and, after much fighting, seize control of the ship once more. Flinn and his friends then sail back to the harbour clambering through the boatshed door and back into the art cupboard without the teacher even noticing they've been gone!Giles Andreae is an award-winning children's author and has written both fiction titles and best-selling picture books. His picture book, The Lion Who Wanted to Dance, won The Federation of Children's Book Award in the best picture book category in 1998. However, he is probably most famous as the creator of the phenomenally successful Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman. Giles lives in Notting Hill with his wife and three young children.Russell has illustrated books by prolific children's authors such as Ian Whybrow and Cressida Cowell. The Witch's Children was shortlisted for the Greenaway last year and this year The Witch's Children and the Queen is on the Smarties shortlist. Russell lives in Penzance, Cornwall.Don't miss the other Captain Flinn picture books - they're all rip-roaring fun!Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Smugglers Bay!; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic CutlassAnd Giles Andreae's brilliant book with illustrator Korky Paul: Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants

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Come 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.

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The 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.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 7 million copies worldwide.

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From 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, and onto the bookshelves, of a whole generation of children. With positive messages about self-esteem, the multi-million bestseller is a contemporary classic.

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A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about confidence and self-esteem, from the creators of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance. Now available in a board book - perfect for even the littlest readers!Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there's just one problem . . . he's scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement - and a whole lot of heart - to finally make that leap!This touching tale will soon become a new family favourite.'All toddlers should grow up reading this' - Daily Telegraph on Giraffes Can't Dance

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Gerald was a tall giraffe whose neck was long and slim, But his knees were awfully bandy and his legs were rather thin . . . Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and finding your own tune, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees. This chunky board book edition is perfect for little hands. "All toddlers should grow up reading this" Daily Mail "A modern classic" Baby & Me "A 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" Junior "A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp" Daily Telegraph

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The 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.

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From 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 favourite that has found its way into the hearts, and on to the bookshelves, of a whole generation of children. With positive messages about self-esteem, the multi-million bestseller is a contemporary classic.

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From 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 favourite that has found its way into the hearts, and on to the bookshelves, of a whole generation of children. With positive messages about self-esteem, the multi-million bestseller is a contemporary classic.

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This 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.)

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Join Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling celebration of LOVE!From the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance comes a brand-new rhyming story filled with joy and love... and all your favourite characters from the bestselling classic!This magical moonlit rhyme is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones, and as a sturdy board book, it's perfect for even the littlest hands.The perfect gift to say 'I love you' on Valentine's Day, or at any time of the year.Praise for Giraffes Can't Dance:"All toddlers should grow up reading this" Daily Mail"A modern classic" Baby & Me"A 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" Junior"A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp" Daily Telegraph

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A touch-and-feel board book, based on bestselling picture book Giraffes Can't Dance.With a simple, rhyming text, especially written for babies and toddlers, this adorable board book introduces favourite jungle animals. Each with a different texture to explore, from the lion's soft mane to the hyena's tickly paws.Meet Gerald the Giraffe's animal friends in this adorable board book. Then buy the Giraffes Can't Dance picture book to read their story!

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