Name: Giraffes Can't Dance
Price: 20.39 NZD
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Author: Giles Andreae
ISBN: 9780545392556

Type

Physical Book

Author

Giles Andreae

Illustrated by

Guy Parker-Rees

Publisher

Cartwheel Books

Topic

humorous stories; social issues - self-esteem & self-reliance; performing arts - dance

Year

2016

Language

English

Pages

Format

Board Book

Dimensions

17.8 x 14.0 x 1.5 cm

Weight

0.27 kg.

ISBN

0545392551

ISBN13

9780545392556

Edition No.

Synopsis "Giraffes Can't Dance "

The bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance is now a board book!Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.

Giles Andreae

(Author)

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Giles Andreae (born March 16, 1966 in London) is a British writer and illustrator known for his children's books and for creating iconic characters like Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton. He studied at Eton College and Worcester College at the University of Oxford, where he developed the character of Purple Ronnie while facing a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 22.

His most famous work is Giraffes Can’t Dance (1999), an international bestseller that celebrates self-acceptance and diversity. Other popular titles include Rumble in the Jungle, Commotion in the Ocean, Pants, and Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, many of which have been adapted into TV series and theater.

In addition to his literary work, Andreae has been involved in visual poetry projects for institutions like the Natural History Museum and Selfridges. He is an ambassador for the Arts Award and has been a board member of the UCL Cancer Trust, having overcome cancer in his youth.
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He currently lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, Victoria, a children's clothing designer, and their four children.

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Guy Parker-Rees

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Guy Parker-Rees (born in 1959 in Zimbabwe) is a British illustrator and children's book writer, known for his vibrant and expressive style. He moved to England at the age of three and studied Literature and Philosophy at the University of York. Before dedicating himself to illustration, he worked as a mural painter, art teacher, and art therapist at a social services center.

Since 1989, Parker-Rees has illustrated more than 40 books, notably Giraffes Can’t Dance (1999), written by Giles Andreae, which has become an international bestseller with over 4 million copies sold. Other notable works include Spookyrumpus, winner of awards such as the Sheffield Book Award, and Elephant Me, published by Little Tiger Press.

His style is characterized by illustrations full of color, humor, and dynamism, influenced by artists like Dr. Seuss, Quentin Blake, and Tony Ross. Parker-Rees resides in Brighton with his wife and three children, and continues to be an influential figure in contemporary children's literature.

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