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Giraffes Can't Dance Touch-and-Feel Board Book

Guy Parker-Rees Giles Andreae

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English
Orchard Books
28 October 2014
Come and stroke the animals, give them all a try. Why not start with Gerald? He's a furry, friendly guy.

Even the smallest reader will delight in exploring all the animal textures on each page. With a lion's mane to stroke, to a hyena's tickly paws, this book is bound to become a favourite to share.

Children will love to pore over the bright artwork on each page, whilst the rhyming text makes this book perfect to read aloud.

Giraffes Can't Dance is a bestselling phenomenon with over 1.7 million copies sold worldwide.

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Illustrated by:   Guy Parker-Rees
Imprint:   Orchard Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 248mm,  Width: 241mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   471g
ISBN:   9781408330043
ISBN 10:   1408330040
Pages:   14
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  0-5 years
Format:   Board book
Publisher's Status:   Active

Giles Andreae is one of the most successful children's authors working today. His many bestselling and award-winning picture books include Rumble in the Jungle; The Lion Who Wanted to Love and I Love My Mummy. Giles is also the creator behind the hugely successful Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton brands. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and four children. Guy Parker-Rees' exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today's bestselling children's illustrators. His many much-loved titles include Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards; the highly acclaimed All Afloat on Noah's Boat and The Jungle Run. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three young sons.

Reviews for Giraffes Can't Dance Touch-and-Feel Board Book

An inspiration. * Church Times * A wonderful, light-hearted story. * Bournemouth Daily Echo * A hit with young children since it was first published 10 years ago * Daily Express * A can-do story with lively pictures and an immensely pleasing text. * Times Educational Supplement * Brilliant use of colour, a continual sense of movement and high good humour all help to make this picture book richly enjoyable. * Carousel * A gloriously colourful and lively book with a strong message. * Sunderland Echo * Superb...a wonderfully funny book. * The Independent * Extraordinary and exuberant...a terrific tale and a positive message about celebrating difference. * Bournemouth Echo * This rhyming poem is excellent. * The Bookseller * Managed to capture the hearts of countless children. A modern classic. * Baby & Me * A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp * The Daily Telegraph * A lovely rhyming picture book about understanding differences * motherandbaby.co.uk * Lovely * Lytham St Annes Express * 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 * 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 rhyming story will delight young children and get them popping along with the rhythm * Evening Standard *


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