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Giraffes Can't Dance

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Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae is a delightful children's book about Gerald, a giraffe who longs to dance. Despite being clumsy and ridiculed, Gerald finds his own unique way to shine, teaching readers about individuality and self-confidence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartwarming and uplifting children's story that encourages celebrating individuality and finding one's unique rhythm. With charming rhymes and delightful illustrations, it's perfect for inspiring confidence and joy in young readers.

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Giraffes Can't Dance

Gerald would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they A funny, touching and triumphant story from an award-winning creative team.

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Gerald, a tall giraffe with a long, graceful neck and skinny legs, longs to join the other animals at the annual Jungle Dance. But there’s one problem—everyone knows that giraffes can’t dance. This leaves Gerald feeling awkward and unsure as he watches the other animals grooving to their rhythms.

Through a heartwarming journey, Gerald learns that when you find the right music, any dance is possible. With the help of an unlikely friend, Gerald discovers his own unique groove, proving that even giraffes can dance.

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae is a delightful and uplifting tale celebrating individuality, perseverance, and the importance of self-confidence. Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, the vibrant and colourful artwork brings the jungle and its charming animal characters to life, making this an unforgettable read for children and parents alike.

This funny, touching, and triumphant story from an award-winning creative team reminds readers that no matter how impossible a dream may seem, with encouragement and a bit of inspiration, anything can be achieved. Perfect for bedtime reading or classroom storytime, Giraffes Can't Dance will quickly become a family favourite, inspiring young readers to dance to the beat of their own drum.

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Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae is widely praised as a joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms, with a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. The lively rhyming text and vivacious, bold illustrations make it a delightful picture book. It's often described as funny, colourful, and ideal for toddlers to enjoy hearing read aloud.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841215655

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Giles Andreae (Author)

Giles Andreae is the author of many top-selling, award-winning picture books. These include Elephant Me, Rumble in the Jungle, Commotion in the Ocean and I Love My Mummy. However, it is for the international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance that he is best known. Giles is also the creator of Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman, and of the artist/philosopher, Edward Monkton. These two ranges of greetings cards, books and merchandise have made Giles the country's top-selling living poet. Giles lives with his wife, Victoria, a children's clothes designer, and their four children by the river in Oxfordshire.

Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator)

Guy Parker-Rees' exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today's bestselling children's illustrators. Notable successes include picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, a worldwide bestseller; Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards, and most recently, Elephant Me. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.

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