Giles Andreae Pair Award-winning author Pack by Giles Andreae (author)

Nobody does rollicking rhymes like this man, and here the jolly pictures are just as lovely as the words. Don’t be a kid without them. Have you heard of Giles Andreae? He’s one of Britain’s best-loved poets. In fact, this talented man has many names, like Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton. But we don’t care what he calls himself, as long as he keeps writing books like these! So much for any small person to love: rhythm, rhyme and glorious colour pictures. Explore a tropical jungle world – and meet the minibeasts at the bottom of your garden!

Two favourites from a picture book dream team

Giles Andreae is one of the UK’s best-loved poets

David Wojtowycz is his long-time artistic partner

Their bestselling books include Giraffes Can’t Dance

Product Details

Format

Paperback

Date published

November 3rd, 2016

Condition

New

In this pack

Mad About Minibeasts!
Award-winning team
Rumble in the Jungle
Award-winning team

Author/Illustrator

Giles Andreae

Giles Andreae is one of the most successful children’s writers today, and is best known for his picture books like Commotion in the Ocean.

Giles started writing stories when he was a primary school. He studied English at Oxford University and his first book for children,Rumble in the Jungle, was an instant hit. Giles has gone on to write many bestselling books for children, including The Lion Who Wanted to Love, winner of the Red House Book Award, and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Booktrust Early Years Award. Giraffes Can’t Dance, published in 1999, has become an international children’s classic, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide.

Giles’s children’s books have, to date, sold more than 3 million copies, making him one of the most successful children’s authors working today.

Giles is the creator of Britain’s favourite stickman, Purple Ronnie, and the hugely successful Edward Monkton poetry range. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, Victoria, and their four children. His own personal favourite children’s book is Yertle the Turtle by Doctor Seuss.