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The Chimpanzees' Happy Tree

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The Chimpanzees' Happy Tree by Giles Andreae is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to a lively family of chimpanzees who embark on a cheerful adventure in their forest home. Through lively illustrations and rhythmic verse, the story captures the playful essence and challenges of the chimpanzees' day while conveying themes of friendship and family joy. It's designed to engage children with its vibrant depiction of wildlife and simple, heartwarming narrative.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy vibrant, fun stories with playful rhymes and charming illustrations. It encourages young readers to embrace happiness and friendship, making it a perfect bedtime read full of warmth and joy.

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The Chimpanzees' Happy Tree

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.

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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.

And as the tree began to blossom,

Just like Chutney said,

The Children both began to feel

The happiness it spread.

Chutney the chimpanzee has a special tree - a happy tree!

Can he plant it in Drabsville and bring hope and joy to a once dreary town?

A colourful, rhyming story about happiness and positivity from the creative-duo behind Giraffes Can't Dance.

Giraffes Can't Dance has been a much-loved family favourite for over 20 years, and has sold over 7 million copies worldwide.

(Adapted from The Chimpanzees of Happy Town, first published in 2006.)

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The Chimpanzees' Happy Tree receives praise for its engaging and uplifting nature. Celebrated for its joyous spirit, it's described as a wonderful book that can brighten a rainy day with its vibrant and happy tone, appealing to both children and adults alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408366899

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
  • Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 233g

Pages: 32

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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