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Giraffes Can't Dance Book & CD
Series: Giraffes Can't Dance
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See moreA book and CD edition of the much-loved picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, with audio read by Hugh Laurie
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A book and CD edition of the much-loved picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, with audio read by Hugh Laurie.
Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance... or can they?
A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and finding your own tune, Giraffes Can't Dance has been a family favourite for 20 years.
This edition comes complete with an audio CD featuring the story read by Hugh Laurie.
"All toddlers should grow up reading this" - Daily Mail
"A modern classic" - BABY & ME
"A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different" - Junior
"A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp" - Daily Telegraph
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Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae has been praised for its inspirational and light-hearted storytelling. Critics appreciate its engaging rhymes, vibrant illustrations, and positive message about embracing differences. It's viewed as a modern classic with a powerful theme of self-acceptance, winning the hearts of young readers with its humour and lively artwork.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408360873
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Multiple-component retail product
Date Published: 03 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orchard Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
- Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 2.0mm
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 294.0mm
Weight: 240g
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.Also by Giles Andreae
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