Most Popular Books by Giles Andreae

This delightful 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. Now available in a sturdy board book format! 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 · Rounded corners and sturdy board pages are just right for little hands · Many different animals to meet from the jungle, including the elephant, tiger, and giraffe · A special secret creature to find on every page!

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.

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!

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.

Small pants, big pants, giant frilly big pants... a hilarious celebration of pants that will have you singing, dancing and waving your knickers in the air!

With verses and bright pictures designed to inspire smiles, this book from a toddler’s point of view captures the love between father and child. Joyful and sweet, it is sure to be enjoyed many times over.

A secret prankster is causing mayhem around town, and everyone keeps pointing the finger at Billy! Can Billy use his detective skills to unmask the cunning culprit once and for all?

From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can''t Dance, comes this feel-good rhyming 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.

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!''

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. Now available in paperback format! 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 animal to find on every page!

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.

Meet Billy... He''s Bonkers! The Christmas celebrations have begun! But when Billy gets trapped by a snowman, weed on by a puppy and burped on by his relatives, he decides... it''s a totally crazy Christmas! 3 side-splittingly hilarious stories in 1!

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!

When King Colin''s golden pants go missing, he calls for Sir Scallywag, the bravest knight in the land. But . . . Sir Scallywag is only 6 years old and with an evil giant to pursue, it''s nearly mission impossible! Luckily, it''s a story of David and Goliath. With his trusted steed Doofus at his side, Sir Scallywag proves that even the unlikeliest hero can be the bravest knight of all.

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

Celebrate the holidays with a new Christmas board book starring the characters of the #1 New York Times bestseller Giraffes Can''t Dance. "Jingle bells, jingle bells, join Gerald as he grooves. He sways his neck, he shakes his tail, he high-kicks with his hooves." Join Gerald and his festive jingle-jungle friends as they ring the bells this holiday season with Giraffes Can''t Dance: Jingle Bells, based on the beloved Christmas song. Kids of all ages will delight in this magical moonlit rhyme, which includes merry new illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees. Giraffes Can''t Dance: Jingle Bells is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones at Christmas. Giraffes Can''t Dance: Jingle Bells is the same trim size as the original Giraffes Can''t Dance board book and includes shiny foil on the cover. With over 10 million copies in print in 35 languages worldwide, the picture book classic Giraffes Can''t Dance is an international bestseller. And don''t forget the heartfelt Love from Giraffes Can''t Dance board book!

A young boy describes all the fun things he does with his grandmother, including feeding the ducks, riding on the train, playing games, and baking.

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.''

Captain Flinn is Puffin''s favourite pirate. He has swashbuckled his way through THREE pirate dinosaur adventures and lived to tell the tale. But now he faces his toughest challenge yet. Captain T Rex and his pirate crew are smuggling sausages out of a secret cove and their favourites are CHILDREN CHIPOLATAS - gulp!

My grandad is a special man. If I can''t do it - Grandad can!

*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.

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.

From the bestselling team behind Giraffes Can''t Dance comes another rhythmic and joyful picture about the importance of being brave! Dave the bear lives in the shadow of his brother, Clarence. Clarence is tall, handsome, bold, and brave. Dave... isn''t. Dave wonders if he’ll ever live up to his brother''s example, until he finds a special talent that''s all his own. “To know that you’re different, but be who you are... Have the courage to say it out loud, To go out and find what can make your heart sing... Oh Dave, nothing could make me more proud!” Brave Dave is the empowering story of bear named Dave, who discovers the importance of simply being himself! From the creators of the international bestseller and much-loved classic Giraffes Can''t Dance, Brave Dave will have young readers jumping with joy as they discover the courage to embrace who they are, with lots of laughs and smiles along the way.

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. 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 magazine Winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award!

A riotous collection of jungle animals - including a lion, elephant and crocodile - pop up from the pages of this fabulous pop-up edition of a bestselling picture book. Lively verse and vibrant illustrations from an award-winning team are brought to life with tabs to pull, flaps to lift and exciting pop ups, to create a fun-filled animal adventure children will love!

When Luke''s brother Arthur is given an ancient and magnificent sword for his birthday, Luke is crushed. He is the one who dreams of being a knight - it''s not fair! But as promised by Merlin, Luke soon gets the chance to prove himself as a true and courageous knight. When the evil Morgana poisons Arthur and her brother Mandrake turns into a dragon and steals him away to a secret lair, Luke and sister Gwinnie chase after them on the magnificent flying horse Avalon. Together they manage to save Arthur and defeat the evil Morgana and Mandrake. Afterwards, back at Camelot, Luke is made a knight for his bravery - the bravest knight of all!

This brilliantly beastly bouncy rhyming romp from Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz will delight all fans of this bestselling duo. From slugs and snails to bustling beetles and beautiful butterflies these rhymes are full of humour and great to read aloud.

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 dinosaurs. Now in paperback format! Children will love learning about these prehistoric creatures 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 dinosaurs to meet, including Tyrannosaurus rex and Stegosaurus · A special secret creature to find on every page!

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 ebook will have children and parents roaring with laughter!

Join in the noisy animal romp down on the farm. Lively rhymes are brought to life with fun, vibrant artwork of favourite farm animals. This fabulous picture book from an award-winning creative team is a delight to read aloud and share with young children.

Now every year in Africa they hold the jungle dance. Where every single animal turns to skip and prance. A best-loved, rolicking, rhyming story-perfect for little ones.

From juicy jellybeans to kissing kangaroos, children will love learning and remembering the letters of the alphabet in this fun-packed rhyming ABC book.