By Giles Andreae (author) , Guy Parker-Rees (illustrator) Part of the Giraffes Can't Dance series
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A little encouragement was all that was needed to make Gerald the Giraffe realise that he could, after all, dance as well as any other animal in the kingdom. So, for any child that suffers from a lack of confidence this is the perfect book to give them that confidence to do something they didn’t think they could do. Stunning illustrations as ever from Guy Parker-Rees coupled with Giles Andrae’s sublime rhyming poem that will delight every child and parent alike. A triumph of a book and made even more spectacular in this new irresistible touch-and-feel format.
Celebrate the 20th birthday of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, with this special new edition featuring a super-shiny cover! 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. 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
This rhyming story will delight young children and get them popping along with the rhythm - Evening Standard
Giraffes Can't Dance ... has been a bestseller for more than 15 years - and for good reason ... There's a very powerful message in there about daring to be different, and accepting others too - Irish Daily Mail
This is a lovely story that incorporates several dance forms including waltz, tango, Scottish reel amd rock n roll. I have also used the story to introduce infant classes to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and had them playing along with it - SAME Magazine
Lovely - Lytham St Annes Express
A lovely rhyming picture book about understanding differences - motherandbaby.co.uk
A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp - The Daily Telegraph
Managed to capture the hearts of countless children. A modern classic. - Baby & Me
This rhyming poem is excellent. - The Bookseller
Extraordinary and exuberant...a terrific tale and a positive message about celebrating difference. - Bournemouth Echo
Superb...a wonderfully funny book. - The Independent
A gloriously colourful and lively book with a strong message. - Sunderland Echo
Brilliant use of colour, a continual sense of movement and high good humour all help to make this picture book richly enjoyable. - Carousel
A can-do story with lively pictures and an immensely pleasing text. - Times Educational Supplement
A hit with young children since it was first published 10 years ago - Daily Express
A wonderful, light-hearted story. - Bournemouth Daily Echo
An inspiration. - Church Times
Giles Andreae was born in London in 1966. His books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide, making him one of the most successful children’s authors working today. He began writing when he was at primary school and gets a lot of his ideas from trying to keep his own children entertained.
Giles is the hugely successful and talented author behind numerous award-winning children's books, including the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance . He is also the creator of the well-known Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton poetry ranges. Giles lives in London with his wife and four children.
His top tips for becoming a writer are: read a lot, write a lot and write from the heart.
Author photo copyright: Martin Salter
Celebrate the 20th birthday of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, with this special new edition featuring a super-shiny cover! 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?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Giraffes Can't Dance 20th Anniversary Edition and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Giraffes Can't Dance 20th Anniversary Edition features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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Giraffes Can't Dance 20th Anniversary Edition was written by Giles Andreae and published by Orchard Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Giraffes Can't Dance 20th Anniversary Edition has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Giraffes Can't Dance series
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