Giles Andreae Books

When Santa needs a break, Monster Christmas kindly steps in. There's just one problem ... everyone's scared of him! Monster Christmas' job is to persuade the world to see past his appearance to the kindness within.

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!

With over a million copies sold, Purple Ronnie is the master of advice on every situation known to man. Already a guru of love, he now extends his wisdom to man's more basic need, in this guide to getting it on. Purple Ronnie provides examples of how to boost your sex life, that both the more innocent amateur and the seasoned professional will find entertaining, if not challenging to their agility. Purple Ronnie books have sold over 1,000,000 copies and continue to sell, and the great man himself has earned a unique place in Macmillan's history by earning a Golden Ronnie in acknowledgement of this achievement.

An adorable, heart-felt picture book with an uplifting message about the special relationship between parent and child. From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.

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!

A look at love, written and illustrated by the creators of Purple Ronnie.

Life is no fun for the chimps in Drabsville - the mayor demands that all their houses look the same and that no one should have a good time. But things take a more colourful turn when Chutney arrives, carrying a tiny seed box.

He ran into the meadow And he came to Treacle’s side Treacle said, "I’m going to take you On a magic donkey ride!"   As Flinn discovers one magical night, Treacle is no ordinary donkey! Treacle arrives at Flinn’s bedside and the donkey whisks the boy away to a wonderful airborne adventure, high above the trees and rooftops. Filled with bright artwork and charming rhymes, this edition also includes an audio CD featuring the story read by television’s Hugh Laurie.

A sweet rhyming picture book about the special relationship between mother and child. This is the perfect present for mummies everywhere, on Mother's Day or at any time of the year!

A fun-filled, rhyming picture book about the special relationship between father and child from the bestselling author of Giraffes Can't Dance, Giles Andreae.

Japanese edition of Giraffes Can't Dance. Gerald the giraffe just wants to dance. But his knees are crooked and his legs are thin, and all the other animals mock and sneer. Then an encouraging word came and shows that different people has to have different songs. Soon, Gerald starts prancing...

In his trademark style, Purple Ronnie delivers poems and thoughts about how great grans are (with a few cheeky truths thrown in) making this the perfect gift for supergrans everywhere.

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!

A special anniversary edition of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance. A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and finding your own tune.

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.'

Come into the garden for lots of noisy, rhyming creepy-crawly fun from the creators of Rumble in the Jungle and Commotion in the Ocean. Now in a chunky board book format, perfect for busy preschoolers.

Author(s): Giles Andreae & David Wojtowycz ISBN: 9781408352502 Binding: Board Book Published: 2017-10-10 A colourful, rhyming board book story with a positive message about being kind to others and staying true to yourself.Now lions are usually fierce, And lions are meant to be strong, But Leo just wanted to love everybody, And play with his friends all day long ...Leo isn't like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends and hug them. But can a lion who's so different ever fit in with the rest of the pride?A feel-good story from the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.

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. But this time, the Captain T Rex has bitten off more than he can chew and wily Captain Flinn and his friends soon teach him a lesson he won't forget.

A colourful rhyming picture book all about sea creatures, from the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.

Flinn 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.

During 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.

Discover the world's biggest animals in this colourful, rhyming picture book from the author of international bestseller, 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.

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

Zany stories with great boy appeal. Bonkers from start to finish!

Explore the animal alphabet from angel fish to zebras in this colourful read-aloud picture book! Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the rhymes, as they discover all sorts of amazing animals in this fun-packed ABC book. Including crocodiles, elephants, hippos, lions, monkeys and more! The perfect way to introduce the alphabet and animals. "A rhyming romp throught the alphabet which makes learning fun" Daily Express From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance. (Includes material previously published in Rumble in the Jungle and Commotion in the Ocean.)

There's a Secret Prankster wreaking havoc all around town. No one knows for sure whodunnit, but all fingers are pointing at Billy. Who else would set cold porridge bomb traps, stuff bananas into exhaust pipes and pour jam into Mrs Furball's wig? But one thing we do know - whether Billy's sinking a gondola in Venice, solving a murder mystery, or chasing ghosts through a fairground, he's bound to be explaining: "IT WASN'T ME!" 3 prank-a-rifically hilarious stories in 1!

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!

A touching and funny story about one little girl's adventures with the Queen.

Join Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling celebration of LOVE! From the creators of the bestselling classic Giraffes Can't Dance, this joyful board book is perfect for sharing.

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.

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.

A colourful, rhyming picture book all about farm animals. From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance. schovat popis

When Winnie-the-Pooh sets out to catch a Heffalump he finds himself in a sticky situation. Luckily his loyal friend, 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!'.

Celebrate Christmas with Gerald the Giraffe and his friends in this joyful board book inspired by the beloved song "Jingle Bells." Created by the authors of the bestselling classic "Giraffes Can't Dance," this festive tale captures the spirit of the season, making it an ideal choice for family sharing and holiday cheer.

This chunky board book edition of a bestselling picture book is packed with favourite sea creatures. So come into the ocean for a noisy, rhyming animal romp your little ones will love!

For use in schools and libraries only. A poetic exploration of the hippos, leopards, chimpanzees, and other animals found in the jungle.

Teaching children that it is far more important to be nice than to be cool The cool cats run the town--that's why it's call the Ministry of Coolness. However, there was one cat that was different. Find out how the nice cat changes the entire town just with his smile.

In the PURPLE RONNIE series. A collection of poems and cartoon illustrations expressing all that is funny and special about friendship. Poems are dedicated to the different types of friends we have, whether they are groovy, extra special, gorgeously smashing or simply lovely.

A fun-filled rhyming Halloween picture book from the author of much-loved classic Giraffes Can't Dance.

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.

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 all their favorite characters from Giraffes Can't Dance return, including a funny cameo from Gerald himself! Free to be Elephant Meis perfect for family sharing and for teaching young readers about the importance of being yourself.

The story captures the excitement of going to school, highlighting the fun and engaging experiences with teachers. It emphasizes the positive atmosphere and the anticipation of learning and adventure that awaits in the classroom. The narrative invites readers to share in the joy of school life and the friendships that come with it.

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!'

Celebrate the holiday season with Gerald and his lively jingle-jungle friends as they dance and make music together. This festive tale invites young readers to enjoy the joyful rhythms and playful movements of the characters, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with holiday cheer. The story captures the spirit of celebration and friendship through engaging rhymes and lively illustrations.

This picture book puts a new twist on the alphabet with Andreae's fun-filled descriptions for each letter and Parker-Rees's clever illustrations. Full color.

This board book presents an opportunity for small children to enjoy wonderful and noisy animals. Designed with vibrant colours and rhythmic texts for sharing aloud, it is accompanied by a character finger puppet to play with

This book will have you singing, dancing and waving your knickers in the air! PANTS is a picture book with a brilliant rhyming text by Giles Andreae and lots of hilarious pictures by Nick Sharratt. As we go through the book we meet lots of different animals, people and sometimes objects each wearing a different kind of pants - every shape, pattern, colour, size and style that you can think of - and lots more besides! This is a book children will ask for again and again. PANTS - which ones are your favourite?

«Quiero mucho a mi mamá. Es muy buena, divertida..., ¡y le encanta abrazar!». La relación tan especial que existe entre un niño y su mamá queda fielmente reflejada en este álbum con espectaculares ilustraciones llenas de ternura. Para que madres e hijos disfruten juntos del mágico momento de leer un cuento. Y también en la colección Te quiero, papá y Te quiero, abuela .

Światowy bestseller, cudownie ilustrowany i rymowany przez twórców kultowej książki, pomaga przezwyciężyć lęk przed nieznanym i zachęca do nowych doświadczeń. Pingwinek Pip Pip boi się wody, więc gdy jego przyjaciele bawią się w oceanie, on zostaje sam. Czy maluch zdoła pokonać swój strach? Czasem wystarczy odrobina zachęty i miłości, by odważyć się i skoczyć! Wzruszająca i zabawna opowieść pomaga dzieciom nabrać poczucia własnej wartości oraz odwagi przed nowymi wyzwaniami. GILES ANDREAE - poeta i GUY PARKER-REES - ilustrator, twórcy światowego fenomenu, od 23 lat nie schodzą z list bestsellerów. Ich książki, wydawane w 36 językach, sprzedane w ponad 10 milionach egzemplarzy, zachwycają energetyzującymi ilustracjami, pięknymi rymami i inspirującym przesłaniem. Dodają otuchy dzieciom, które różnią się od innych. Kolejne dzieła tych brytyjskich twórców, takie jak „Bądź dzielny, pingwinku” czy „Niedźwiadku mały, jesteś wspaniały!”, również pomagają dzieciom w budowaniu pewności siebie i walce z uprzedzeniami. Uczą spełniać marzenia, przełamywać lęk przed nieznanym i pokazują, że każdy jest ważny, jeśli tylko będzie sobą. Te książki inspirują i podnoszą na duchu każde dziecko, ucząc odwagi i akceptacji.

Der kleine Pip-Pip würde so gerne mit den anderen Pinguinen schwimmen. Aber da gibt es ein Problem: Er hat Angst vorm Wasser! Kann Pip-Pip seine Angst überwinden und schließlich den Sprung waren? Eine berührende Geschichte, die zeigt, dass wir manchmal einfach nur ein wenig liebevolle Unterstützung brauchen, um über unseren eigenen Schatten zu springen.

Ein poetisches Märchen über wahre Freundschaft, Glück und die Liebe. Prinzessin Silberperle lebt mit ihren Eltern in einem wundervollen Palast am Grunde des Meeres. Mit ihrem besten Freund Charis verlebt sie eine glückliche Kindheit. Eine Tages soll Silberperle einen Prinzen heiraten, obwohl ihr Herz für Charis schlägt. Doch Charis ist nur ein Palastdiener.

Oma Bär, was ist denn Glück? So was wie ein Kuchenstück? Oma sagt: wir wollen sehn, lass uns auf die Suche gehen! Der kleine Bär entdeckt: Glück ist überall. Glück, das kann so vieles sein. Glück heißt auch: zusammen sein. Ein Bilderbuch für kleine und große Bären. Und ein Geschenk für alle, die man ganz besonders mag.

Światowy bestseller cudownie ilustrowany i pięknie rymowany przez twórców kultowej książki „Żyrafy nie umieją tańczyć”, nieschodzącej od 22 lat z list bestsellerów, przetłumaczonej na 36 języków, sprzedanej w ponad 10 000 000 egzemplarzy i uznanej za współczesną klasykę. Wzruszająca, ciepła i zabawna opowieść pomaga nabrać poczucia własnej wartości i pewności siebie! Pingwinek Pip Pip boi się wody, więc kiedy jego przyjaciele bawią się radośnie w oceanie, biedny Pip Pip jest całkiem sam. Czy maluch zdoła przezwyciężyć lęk? Czasem wystarczy odrobina zachęty i mnóstwo miłości, żeby odważyć się i… skoczyć!

Międzynarodowy bestseller nr 1 sprzedany na świecie w ponad 2 milionach egzemplarzy. Kultowa pięknie rymowana książeczka dla dzieci! Nie schodzi z pierwszych miejsc list bestsellerów świata od ponad 20 lat! Wydana w ponad 30 językach. Gerard tak bardzo chciał tańczyć w konkursie tańca z innymi zwierzętami. Ale przecież każdy wie, że żyrafy nie tańczą i Gerard był wyśmiewany. Jednak nawet gdy jest się innym, ale ma się przyjaciela, to można zostać najlepszym.

Nowa pięknie rymowana i cudownie ilustrowana, wzruszająca, ciepła i zabawna opowieść autorów kultowej książki Żyrafy nie umieją tańczyć z pierwszych miejsc list bestsellerów od 22 lat w 30 krajach, sprzedanej w ponad 10 000 000 egzemplarzy. Pomaga nabrać poczucia własnej wartości i pewności siebie. Pingwinek Pip Pip boi się wody, więc kiedy jego przyjaciele bawią się radośnie w oceanie, biedny Pip Pip jest całkiem sam. Czy zdoła przezwyciężyć swój lęk i wreszcie skoczy do wody? Czasem wystarczy tylko odrobina zachęty i mnóstwo miłości, żeby odważyć się i... skoczyć!

Książka urzeka wyrazistymi kolorami pięknych ilustracji Davida Wojtowycza i zabawnymi wierszykami Gilesa Andreae, autora kultowego bestsellera Żyrafy nie umieją tańczyć, który nie schodzi z pierwszych miejsc list bestsellerów od 22 lat w ponad 30 krajach, sprzedanego w 10 milionach egzemplarzy.

Moje superowe ciężarówki i koparki urzekają wyrazistymi kolorami pięknych ilustracji Davida Wojtowycza i zabawnymi wierszykami Gilesa Andreae, autora kultowego bestsellera Żyrafy nie umieją tańczyć, który nie schodzi z pierwszych miejsc list bestsellerów od 23 lat w ponad 30 krajach, sprzedanego w10 milionach egzemplarzy. Który z tych wielkich samochodów najbardziej jest superowy? Popatrzmy co tak fajnego każdy z nich umie robić. Uwielbiasz ciężarówki? To wskakuj do kabiny kierowcy i ruszaj w drogę z tą wypełnioną bajecznie kolorowymi samochodami świetną książką. Dzięki niej dzieci wiele dowiedzą się o tak je fascynujących dużych samochodach.

Freya ist das glücklichste Mädchen der Welt! Sie erhält eine Einladung zum Tee. Bei der QUEEN! Dort erwartet sie eine ganz und gar königliche Überraschung. Giles Andreae und Tony Ross wagen einen Blick in die Privatgemächer der Queen. Zwischen ungebügelten Unterhosen, Karaoke-Maschine und jeder Menge Cupcakes entdecken sie eine liebenswerte Queen, die für jeden Spaß zu haben ist.

In einfachen Reimen erzählt die Geschichte von den freudigen Gefühlen, die ein kleiner Junge gegenüber seinem Geschwisterchen hegt, das noch in Mamas Bauch heranwächst