Best Selling Books by Giles Andreae

Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music.

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 - perfect for the even the littlest hands. It''s time for the Elephant Games! One by one, the young elephants compete to impress King Elephant Mighty and earn their Elephant Name. Nina is the strongest, so she becomes Elephant Strong. Norcus is the loudest, so he becomes Elephant Noisy. Little Elephant Num-Num thinks he will never discover his own special talent - until he learns that the very best thing you can be is YOU! Giraffes Can''t Dance has been a much-loved family favourite for over 20 years, and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.

A little penguin overcomes his BIGGEST fear in this universal rhyming story from the international bestselling creators of Giraffes Can''t Dance! Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there''s just one problem . . . he''s scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement -- and a whole lot of heart -- to finally make that leap and be BRAVE!Be Brave, Little Penguin is the eagerly awaited new picture book from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance. Written in true Giles Andreae style, this feel-good rhyming story portrays a positive message of confidence and self-esteem. Illustrations filled with humor and warmth by Guy Parker-Rees will help make this touching tale a family favorite.

Come into the jungle for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud picture book! There''s a rumble in the jungle, There''s a whisper in the trees, The animals are waking up, And rustling the leaves ... Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of exciting jungle animals. Including lions, elephants, chimpanzees, zebras, hippos and more! Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme. From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can''t Dance.

You can never have enough pants, as this exuberant celebration of pants proves! The pairing of Giles Andreae''s brilliant rhyming text with Nick Sharratt''s hilarious, vibrant illustrations will delight children and adults alike. Featuring a pants-wearing hippo, limousine and dinosaur (to name a few), plus a rather embarrassed farty pants, this lively picture book is guaranteed to make you giggle!

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 ebook will have children and parents roaring with laughter!

A collection of poems about the many creatures living beneath the sea, including the crab, dolphin, and angel fish.

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!''

''I love my daddy, yes I do. He''s very kind - and funny too.'' Playing, cooking, singing, snuggling . . . Spend special time with Dad in this joyful, rhyming picture book, brimming with love, silliness and even pages to personalise! With a gentle, rhyming story and bold, bright illustrations, this is the perfect celebration of the special relationship between father and child - perfect for sharing on Father''s Day and all year round! From the bestselling author of Giraffes Can''t Dance, Giles Andreae. With a super shiny finish and extra special pages at the back for every child to personalise for their own daddy! ''Simple but touching'' - Daily Mail A Sunday Times Top-Ten Bestseller!

A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about confidence and self-esteem, from the creators of international bestseller, Giraffes Can''t Dance. Now available in a board book - perfect for even the littlest readers! Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there''s just one problem . . . he''s scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement - and a whole lot of heart - to finally make that leap! This touching tale will soon become a new family favourite. ''All toddlers should grow up reading this'' - Daily Telegraph on Giraffes Can''t Dance

Celebrate the holidays with a new Christmas board book starring the characters of the #1 New York Times bestseller Giraffes Can''t Dance. "Jingle bells, jingle bells, join Gerald as he grooves. He sways his neck, he shakes his tail, he high-kicks with his hooves." Join Gerald and his festive jingle-jungle friends as they ring the bells this holiday season with Giraffes Can''t Dance: Jingle Bells, based on the beloved Christmas song. Kids of all ages will delight in this magical moonlit rhyme, which includes merry new illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees. Giraffes Can''t Dance: Jingle Bells is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones at Christmas. Giraffes Can''t Dance: Jingle Bells is the same trim size as the original Giraffes Can''t Dance board book and includes shiny foil on the cover. With over 10 million copies in print in 35 languages worldwide, the picture book classic Giraffes Can''t Dance is an international bestseller. And don''t forget the heartfelt Love from Giraffes Can''t Dance board book!

When King Colin''s golden pants go missing, he calls for Sir Scallywag, the bravest knight in the land. But . . . Sir Scallywag is only 6 years old and with an evil giant to pursue, it''s nearly mission impossible! Luckily, it''s a story of David and Goliath. With his trusted steed Doofus at his side, Sir Scallywag proves that even the unlikeliest hero can be the bravest knight of all.

SILLY SAUSAGE! SMELLY PANTS!! NOODLE HEAD!!! Two cheeky little beasties argue over a sweetie - and things get a little out of hand in a flurry of silly name-calling that will have children in hysterics. Will Flippy and Floppy stop being mean to each other and learn to share? A read-aloud joy to return to again and again while absorbing the gentle message about how far a little kindness can go.

''There''s a House Inside My Mummy'' is a story about a little boy''s wait for his new baby. The author gives us a child''s-eye view of this important period in a family''s life, which will touch parent and child alike.

From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can''t Dance, comes this feel-good rhyming story about a brave little lion who dares to be different ... Leo isn''t like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends with them. But can a lion who''s so different ever fit in with the rest of his pride? Learn how Leo''s kindness brings happiness to the jungle in this colourful picture book story. Winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award.

Sir Scallywag is back, and he''s mightier than ever! When Baron Greedyguts steals King Colin''s sweet machine, the King knows there''s only one knight who can help - even if he is only six years old. Sir Scallywag and trusty steed Doofus come to the rescue in this epic tale of bravery, chivalry... and deadly dragon poo.

*A brand new laugh-out-loud book in the bestselling PANTS series* Baa pants, moo pants, COCK-A-DOODLE-DO pants . . . Have you ever wondered what kind of pants honey bees wear? What about iguanas? Or even piranhas? Find out in this joyous explosion of colour and silliness that will have readers of all ages laughing together - a hilarious rhyming read, from the author of Giraffes Can''t Dance and the illustrator of You Choose.

When Luke''s brother Arthur is given an ancient and magnificent sword for his birthday, Luke is crushed. He is the one who dreams of being a knight - it''s not fair! But as promised by Merlin, Luke soon gets the chance to prove himself as a true and courageous knight. When the evil Morgana poisons Arthur and her brother Mandrake turns into a dragon and steals him away to a secret lair, Luke and sister Gwinnie chase after them on the magnificent flying horse Avalon. Together they manage to save Arthur and defeat the evil Morgana and Mandrake. Afterwards, back at Camelot, Luke is made a knight for his bravery - the bravest knight of all!

A young boy describes all the fun things he does with his grandmother, including feeding the ducks, riding on the train, playing games, and baking.

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!

A celebration of grandparents and the special role they play in family life. This delightful board book captures the joy of spending a fun-filled day with Grandad. With a gentle, rhyming story and sweet, colourful illustrations, this is the perfect present for every family. For new grandparents, on Father''s Day or at any time of the year. From the creators of I Love My Daddy, a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller, and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award.

A sweet rhyming picture book about the special relationship between mother and child. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. With extra special pages for the little ones to personalise, this is the perfect present for mummies everywhere, on Mother''s Day or at any time of the year! From the author of picture book classic Giraffes Can''t Dance. ''This sweet and heartwarming ditty, told in witty rhyme by Giles Andreae, has cosy, bright illustrations, and is filled with feel-good charm'' - Junior Magazine Winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award!

A riotous collection of jungle animals - including a lion, elephant and crocodile - pop up from the pages of this fabulous pop-up edition of a bestselling picture book. Lively verse and vibrant illustrations from an award-winning team are brought to life with tabs to pull, flaps to lift and exciting pop ups, to create a fun-filled animal adventure children will love!

In a lovely rhyming verse, a young bear discovers that love is all around him. From playtime to bedtime, this affectionate story shows children that love is a part of their everyday activities. The soft padded covers and sturdy board pages make this title a perfect fit for preschoolers. Full color.

Join in the noisy animal romp down on the farm. Lively rhymes are brought to life with fun, vibrant artwork of favourite farm animals. This fabulous picture book from an award-winning creative team is a delight to read aloud and share with young children.

From the bestselling team behind Giraffes Can''t Dance comes another rhythmic and joyful picture about the importance of being brave! Dave the bear lives in the shadow of his brother, Clarence. Clarence is tall, handsome, bold, and brave. Dave... isn''t. Dave wonders if he’ll ever live up to his brother''s example, until he finds a special talent that''s all his own. “To know that you’re different, but be who you are... Have the courage to say it out loud, To go out and find what can make your heart sing... Oh Dave, nothing could make me more proud!” Brave Dave is the empowering story of bear named Dave, who discovers the importance of simply being himself! From the creators of the international bestseller and much-loved classic Giraffes Can''t Dance, Brave Dave will have young readers jumping with joy as they discover the courage to embrace who they are, with lots of laughs and smiles along the way.

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.

Purple Ronnie''s brilliant astrological predictions in adorable little book format; As Ronnie says: ''Star signs are a brilliant way of finding out about someone''s character. You can discover anything you like including what everyone''s secretest rude fantasies are. The stars will tell you what you look like, who your friends are, how your love life is, what you''re like at Doing It and who you should be Doing It with.'' Purple Ronnie''s Little Star Signs is the fruit of years of astrological research by the purple mage himself and contains all the stuff he has discovered after gazing for ages through his gigantic telescope and doing loads of complicated sums and charts and stuff.

Using simple rhymes the author conjures up vivid poetic images of the ocean and its creatures in this sequel to the Rumble in the Jungle poetry book. Bold and exuberant pictures in pop-up form complement the text.

Children will love to explore the bright and noisy barnyard in this wonderful collection of poems from the award-winning author and illustrator team of Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz.

On a school field trip to the museum, young Captain Flinn and his crew recover a museum treasure from a dastardly group of pirate dinosaurs.

Now every year in Africa they hold the jungle dance. Where every single animal turns to skip and prance. A best-loved, rolicking, rhyming story-perfect for little ones.