New Releases by GILES ANDREAE

See below for English description. Découvrez une ode à l''amour inspirée de l''album illustré à succès Est-ce que les girafes dansent? dans un format tout carton. Alors écoute la jolie chansondes étoiles dans le ciel...Et souviens-toi qu''on peut tous danserquand la musique est belle. L''amour selon les girafes qui dansent charmera les lecteur-rices de tous âges. Parfait pour la Saint-Valentin, à l''heure du dodo et tout au long de l''année, ce livre lyrique rappelle aux enfants l''importance de célébrer l''amour, la musique et la danse! Discover an ode to love from the bestselling picture book Est-ce que les girafes dansent?. Listen to the swaying grass, and listen to the trees.To me, the sweetest music, is the branches in the breeze. Celebrate love in this board book featuring modified art and text from the bestselling picture book and a fresh trim size. L''amour selon les girafes qui dansent is sure to delight readers of all ages. The perfect purchase for Valentine''s Day, bedtime, and all throughout the year, this lyrical book reminds readers to celebrate love, music, and dance! Original Title: Love from Giraffes Can''t Dance

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.

When Winnie-the-Pooh sets out to catch a Heffalump, he finds himself in a sticky situation. Luckily, faithful Piglet isn''t far away ... But something in his little soul prevented him from running, And Piglet''s voice rose clear and strong, "Hold on, Pooh Bear ... I''M COMING!" Giles Andreae, internationally-acclaimed picture book author, brings his fast-paced rhyme and wit to a story of bravery, adventure ... and HONEY!

From the bestselling creators of Giraffes Can''t Dance comes a delightful story about an elephant looking for a place where he belongs. It''s time for the Elephant Games! Every young elephant parades their talent in front of the king to earn their special elephant name. But Num-Num doesn''t have a special skill to display. With a little help from some familiar friends, will this little elephant learn that being yourself is the most important talent of them all? Readers will love seeing some of their favorite characters from Giraffes Can''t Dance return. Free to Be Elephant Me is perfect for family sharing and for teaching young readers about the importance of being yourself.

Join Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a joyful celebration of love!.

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 6 million copies worldwide.

You can never have enough pants, as this exuberant celebration of pants proves! The pairing of Giles Andreae''s brilliant rhyming text with Nick Sharratt''s hilarious, vibrant illustrations will delight children and adults alike. Featuring a pants-wearing hippo, limousine and dinosaur (to name a few), plus a rather embarrassed farty pants, this lively picture book is guaranteed to make you giggle!

*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.

SILLY SAUSAGE! SMELLY PANTS!! NOODLE HEAD!!! Two cheeky little beasties argue over a sweetie - and things get a little out of hand in a flurry of silly name-calling that will have children in hysterics. Will Flippy and Floppy stop being mean to each other and learn to share? A read-aloud joy to return to again and again while absorbing the gentle message about how far a little kindness can go.

A little penguin overcomes his BIGGEST fear in this universal rhyming story from the international bestselling creators of Giraffes Can''t Dance! 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 and be BRAVE!Be Brave, Little Penguin is the eagerly awaited new picture book from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance. Written in true Giles Andreae style, this feel-good rhyming story portrays a positive message of confidence and self-esteem. Illustrations filled with humor and warmth by Guy Parker-Rees will help make this touching tale a family favorite.

From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can''t Dance, comes this rhyming board book story about a brave little lion who dares to be different ... Leo isn''t like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends with them. But can a lion who''s so different ever fit in with the rest of his pride? Learn how Leo''s kindness brings happiness to the jungle in this colourful picture book story. Winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award.

A hilarious picture book about getting nits (and getting rid of nits!) from the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can''t Dance. When some scritchy-scratchy nits climb on to Nat''s head, they get up to all sorts of naughty things ... ''There are nits in the treetops, Nits in the town, Nits on the toilet with their pants pulled down!" This laugh-out-loud, wonderfully wacky rhyming tale is guaranteed to give children the giggles.

"Un divertidísimo cuento sobre cómo los piojos llegan y se van: cuando Leo se rasca y se vuelve a rascar la cabeza es que los piojos están jugando en ella. ¿Te ha pasado alguna vez lo mismo que a él?"--

"Two warm cheeks, all rosy and bright, / A kiss and a cuddle to say good night." With delightful verse and cuddly pictures, this board book captures the joy and excitement of welcoming a new baby to the family from a toddler''s point of view. Sweet and loving, it''s the perfect introduction for older siblings as they wait to meet their new brother or sister. From the beloved team of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd comes this sweet ode to family. Praise for I Love My Mommy * "Andreae and Dodd team up to create a winning read-aloud for the very young...The large format and warm tone make this truly perfect for little ones." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "[W]ill be a hit at storytimes." -School Library Journal Praise for I Love My Daddy "A pleasingly rhythmic text paired with oversized illustrations in black-outlined saturated brights ensures instant appeal for the youngest readers." -Kirkus Reviews "[T]he singsong rhythm and bold, colorful, expressive illustrations will have kid appeal. At the same time, the vocabulary and positive attributes (kind, clever, polite) will have adult appeal." -Booklist "Whether out on the town or cuddling on the couch, Dad, Daughter, and an ever-present stuffed rabbit radiate a comfortable warmth that will resonate with young listeners." -School Library Journal

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 Keeps From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can''t Dance.

This book captures the love between father and child from a toddler''s point of view, with verses and bright pictures designed to inspire smiles. Dad shows his daughter how to make pancakes, they sing silly songs, and she even takes his shoes for a spin! Joyful and sweet, it is sure to be enjoyed many times over.

Put your trainers on, Billy Bonkers is back with more amazing adventures! This time he''s landing a plane and flying through the air in a hot-air balloon to watch the World Cup''s final. Billy and his family are so wacky, you will laugh your socks off!

Du saut du lit jusqu''à la nuit, un ourson vagabonde à la découverte des petits bonheurs de la vie. L''univers tendre et plein de douceur de Vanessa Cabban qui illustre les petits bonheurs qui font la vie si belle !

From the author of Giraffes Can''t Dance and award-winning team of I Love My Mummy and I Love My Daddy comes the festive favourite book now as a sturdy board book with foiled cover perfect for the youngest child. The excitement of Christmas is perfectly captured through one little child''s boundless enthusiasm. The joyful rhyme and bold, stylish pictures make this a must-have book for anyone - big or small - who just can''t wait for Father Christmas to set off on his sleigh. The verse is brilliant... perfect for reading aloud. - Bookbag The warm and fuzzy feelings we all share for the jolly fellow in red are nicely captured in this sweet read, with lovingly rendered illustrations by Emma Dodd. - Prima Baby & Pregnancy

Playful, charming, quirky, joyous and heart-warming stories about positive and uplifting values: love, happiness, freedom, pleasure, being yourself and revelling in the wonders of what it means to be alive.

There''s something Billy Bonkers doesn''t want you to know. Come closer...I''ll whisper it: he has to wear his sister''s underpants! And whether Billy''s flying round a go-kart track, chasing a very smelly dog, or finding some priceless long-lost treasure, it''s not easy to explain: "They''re NOT MY PANTS!"

I love my mummy very much, She''s great to cuddle, soft to touch! Told with humour and charm, this is a book to be loved and shared time and again. From the bestselling and award-winning writer Giles Andreae and acclaimed illustrator Emma Dodd.

Whether he''s a grumpy old grouch, a huge softy, or a bit of both, this little book full of poems, funny drawings and witty observations, is the perfect gift to let your dad know how special he is.

I love my mommy very much,She''s great to cuddle, soft to touch. Wonderfully child-like verses about everything that makes mothers irresistible to their little ones are illustrated with bright and bold pictures in this life-affirming book. Toddler-friendly, funny, and loving, this is an experience to be shared time and time again.

Every dad secretly thinks that he''s a bit of a hero. But while he might not be as much of a genius, brilliant handyman and amazing sportsman as he thinks he is, in lots of other ways he really IS a hero. My new book is packed with funny poems and affectionate observations about dads that show while he might not be Superman he''s a hero to YOU. It''s the perfect gift for the super dad! Hope you enjoy it! Purple Ronnie

Nat is no ordinary boy. He may look like it on the outside, but one almighty sneeze is enough to turn him into Nat Fantastic - miniature superhero! In this exciting follow-up to Nat Fantastic, the small superhero is taking on the baddies - and winning! This riotously fun tale is perfect for all budding adventurers. ''Filled with high-action drama and wham-bam antics . . . perfect for boys who daydream about being a superhero.'' - Junior Magazine

A lyrical picture book takes readers to the prehistoric era where dinosaurs roamed the Earth, in a text with pop-up illustrations.