Best Selling Books by Giles Andreae

Meet Billy... He''s Bonkers! The Christmas celebrations have begun! But when Billy gets trapped by a snowman, weed on by a puppy and burped on by his relatives, he decides... it''s a totally crazy Christmas! 3 side-splittingly hilarious stories in 1!

A secret prankster is causing mayhem around town, and everyone keeps pointing the finger at Billy! Can Billy use his detective skills to unmask the cunning culprit once and for all?

This adaptation of the bestselling rhyming storybook makes the sea creatures pop right off the page. Full color.

Put your trainers on, Billy Bonkers is back with more amazing adventures! This time he''s landing a plane and flying through the air in a hot-air balloon to watch the World Cup''s final. Billy and his family are so wacky, you will laugh your socks off!

Simple rhymes introduce all the letters of the alphabet.

Captain Flinn and his friends are sailing off on an action-packed pirate adventure and they want YOU to come on board! So join the crew for hours of seafaring fun, full of piratical puzzles, games, colouring, dot-to-dots and creative things to make, including a Flinn-tastic pirate hat and telescope! Then create your very own pirate ship scene with a super set of swashbuckling stickers. All aboard, me hearties!

The chimpanzees of Drabsville are miserable - playgrounds, trees, and colors other than gray are all outlawed there. But when a traveler dares to plant a tree, the gloomy town blossoms into a colorful land of dancing, playing, and laughing.

Grandma Bear believes that heaven is always around, especially when Little Bear is there.

Now in a sturdy board book edition for the youngest Winnie-the-Pooh readers! 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 ... From the author of Giraffes Can''t Dance comes a delightful tale of Heffalumps, deep pits and large jars of honey, inspired by the classic tales of A. A. Milne. Written in rhyme with gorgeous illustrations, The Great Heffalump Hunt is packed with adventure.

I love my mommy very much,She''s great to cuddle, soft to touch. Wonderfully child-like verses about everything that makes mothers irresistible to their little ones are illustrated with bright and bold pictures in this life-affirming book. Toddler-friendly, funny, and loving, this is an experience to be shared time and time again.

A book to delight anyone who either owns, or wants to own, a pet - from the team behind the ever popular I Love My Mummy and I Love My Daddy. When a new puppy joins the family, this cute little bundle of joy brings both fun and new responsibilities! The excitement of this big event is explored with warmth and humour by Giles Andreae, the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can''t Dance. From walks in the park, to chewed shoelaces! Pitch-perfect rhyme and cute, colourful pictures make this book great to share with even the youngest child.

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.

A colourful, fun-filled picture book all about school! Put your coat on the hook, play with friends and join in all the day''s activities. Start with show and tell, reading and writing, then playtime, making things and singing. Teacher makes sure every school day is the best! This sweet and simple story follows a typical school day, from morning hello''s to hometime. Perfect for sharing with your little one so they know just what to expect when they start school. Or as an end of term gift for a special teacher. From the creators of family favourites I Love My Daddy and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Booktrust Early Years Award.

Story about love and friendship. Illustrations with an underwater setting.

A fun-filled rhyming Halloween picture book, perfect for sharing with YOUR little monster! It''s Halloween today. Woo-hoo! There''s so much spooky stuff to do. Join the fun making ghost cookies, preparing pumpkins, making witches hats and dressing up . . . before setting out on a trick-or-treat adventure! From the author of much-loved classic Giraffes Can''t Dance.

This magical moonlit rhyme is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones, and as a sturdy board book, it''s perfect for even the littlest hands. The perfect gift to say ''I love you'' on Valentine''s Day, or at any time of the year.

A hilarious picture book about getting nits (and getting rid of nits!) from the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can''t Dance. When some scritchy-scratchy nits climb on to Nat''s head, they get up to all sorts of naughty things ... ''There are nits in the treetops, Nits in the town, Nits on the toilet with their pants pulled down!" This laugh-out-loud, wonderfully wacky rhyming tale is guaranteed to give children the giggles.

A colourful rhyming picture book all about trucks and diggers, from the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can''t Dance. Is your little one mad about trucks and diggers? Then they''ll love this bright, bold book, packed with all sorts of vehicles - including dumper trucks, diggers, cranes, fire engines, transporters and more. Read about all the amazing things they do, then decide which one you would choose to drive! From the creators of the bestselling Rumble in the Jungle and Commotion in the Ocean.

This little book is full of loads of poems and thoughts about what makes boyfriends so amazing. It’s the perfect way to tell YOUR boyfriend that he’s the best one in the whole world EVER! I hope you like it. Love, Purple Ronnie

"Two warm cheeks, all rosy and bright, / A kiss and a cuddle to say good night." With delightful verse and cuddly pictures, this board book captures the joy and excitement of welcoming a new baby to the family from a toddler''s point of view. Sweet and loving, it''s the perfect introduction for older siblings as they wait to meet their new brother or sister. From the beloved team of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd comes this sweet ode to family. Praise for I Love My Mommy * "Andreae and Dodd team up to create a winning read-aloud for the very young...The large format and warm tone make this truly perfect for little ones." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "[W]ill be a hit at storytimes." -School Library Journal Praise for I Love My Daddy "A pleasingly rhythmic text paired with oversized illustrations in black-outlined saturated brights ensures instant appeal for the youngest readers." -Kirkus Reviews "[T]he singsong rhythm and bold, colorful, expressive illustrations will have kid appeal. At the same time, the vocabulary and positive attributes (kind, clever, polite) will have adult appeal." -Booklist "Whether out on the town or cuddling on the couch, Dad, Daughter, and an ever-present stuffed rabbit radiate a comfortable warmth that will resonate with young listeners." -School Library Journal

Playful, charming, quirky, joyous and heart-warming stories about positive and uplifting values: love, happiness, freedom, pleasure, being yourself and revelling in the wonders of what it means to be alive.

Even if dads can sometimes be a bit grumpy or embarrassing, in the end there''s no doubt that YOUR dad is the best dad in the whole world! So I''ve collected together some poems, special tips and little truths about dads into this book to tell him just how special he is. I hope you enjoy it! love, Purple Ronnie

Playful, charming, quirky, joyous and heart-warming stories about positive and uplifting values: love, happiness, freedom, pleasure, being yourself and revelling in the wonders of what it means to be alive.

Playful, charming, quirky, joyous and heart-warming stories about positive and uplifting values: love, happiness, freedom, pleasure, being yourself and revelling in the wonders of what it means to be alive.

Enter the jungle and explore this noisy collection of animal poems for young children from one of Britain''s best-selling contemporary poets Giles Andreae, also known as Purple Ronnie. David Wojtowycz''s artwork illustrates the poems.

This is the story of how a brave little lion sets out to prove that daring to be different can have its rewards in the end.

A little bear spends a fun-filled day picnicking, splashing in puddles, and cuddling with his parents in this rhyming look at some of the different things that love can mean.

Rhyming picture book about the lives of the great dinosaurs.

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?

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