New Releases by GILES ANDREAE

The chimpanzees of Drabsville are miserable - playgrounds, trees, and colors other than gray are all outlawed there. But when a traveler dares to plant a tree, the gloomy town blossoms into a colorful land of dancing, playing, and laughing.

Purple Ronnie has a knack for saying just the right thing in the most endearing way. It includes many tips, such as telling your mum that she''s the most amazing mum on the planet!

PICTURE BOOKS. Deep in the African heartland, way out on the hot sunny plains, there lived a small lion who didn''t fit in, and Leo was this lion''s name. All Leo wants is to love and hug his fellow lions, but his mother tells him that if he can''t learn to hunt he has no place in the pride. So Leo is all alone...until out in the wide world he meets lots of animals who appreciate his love, hug and help. Soon he has a whole pride of his own, made up of all his friends. Even the other lions appreciate Leo''s love in the end. This funny, touching rhyming text is wonderfully brought to life by Hugh Laurie with accompanying jungle music and sound effects.

In LITTLE POEMS TO SAY I LOVE YOU, there are poems to tell the people who really matter just how much you mean to them. It is an indispensable tool for expressing your love or a crafty book of excuses when you’re in someone’s bad books! A little Hugging Poem I want you to know That I think you are great And although I’m a bit of a mug If you ever need me I’ll always be near To come round and give you a hug

Treacle is a donkey who lives on a farm whose closest friend is Flinny. Treacle however is no ordinary donkey as Flinny discovers one magical night!. 4 yrs+

Told in cheery rhyme from a grandfather''s perspective, this charming and funny book follows a very proud grandfather and his young grandson as they spend the day together. While Grandpa is spouting about the little boy''s musical ability, or his chances at making the Olympic team next year, the art shows a very typical toddler making messes and causing trouble. A testament to the fact that love is blind, and for grandparents at least, it should stay that way!

This delightful board book, by the author of Giraffes Can’t Dance, features a collection of rhyming poems with colorful illustrations and is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to the animals and fish who live in and around the ocean. Children will love learning about marine life with these fun and snappy poems! This adorable and educational collection includes: · Lively, colorful illustrations on every page · Clever rhyming verses perfect for bedtime read aloud · Rounded corners and sturdy pages for little hands · Many different animals to meet from in and around the ocean, including whales, walruses, penguins, polar bears, stingrays, and sharks · A special secret creature to find on every page!

This delightful picture book, by the author of Giraffes Can’t Dance, features a collection of rhyming poems with colorful illustrations and is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to the animals who live in on the farm. Children will love learning about farm life with these fun and snappy poems! This adorable and educational collection includes: · Lively, colorful illustrations on every page · Clever rhyming verses perfect for bedtime read aloud · Many different animals to meet on the farm, including the cow, pig, sheep, and horse · A special secret creature to find on every page!

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 sister No 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 Times A 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.''

Grandma Bear believes that heaven is always around, especially when Little Bear is there.

Simple rhymes introduce all the letters of the alphabet.

This delightful picture book, by the author of Giraffes Can’t Dance, features a collection of rhyming poems with colorful illustrations and is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to the animals who live in the jungle. Children will love learning about jungle life with these fun and snappy poems! This adorable and educational collection includes: · Lively, colorful illustrations on every page · Clever rhyming verses perfect for bedtime read aloud · Many different animals to meet from the jungle, including the elephant, tiger, and giraffe · A special secret animal to find on every page!

In a lovely rhyming verse, a young bear discovers that love is all around him. From playtime to bedtime, this affectionate story shows children that love is a part of their everyday activities. The soft padded covers and sturdy board pages make this title a perfect fit for preschoolers. Full color.

Purple Ronnie''s extensive research has led to this trove of secrets about girls. Did you know, for instance, that posh girls always give each other embarassing nicknames like Flopsy or Pooey, or that girly girls always cry when they get married?

Enter the jungle and explore this noisy collection of animal poems for young children from one of Britain''s best-selling contemporary poets Giles Andreae, also known as Purple Ronnie. David Wojtowycz''s artwork illustrates the poems.