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Giles Andreae

Giles lives with his wife and three children in Notting Hill and Wiltshire. He writes highly successful children's books. The first, Rumble in the Jungle, was an instant success and has sold more than half a million copies. The more recent Dinosaurs Galore continues the rhyming fun and vibrant illustrations that established Giraffes Can't Dance as a perennial children's favourite. The Lion Who Wanted to Love won the Federation of Children's Book Group's Best Picture Book Award 1998.  Giles more recent and equally enchanting titles are There's a House Inside My Mummy, Heaven's Having You, K is For Kissing A Cool Kangeroo and The Magic Donkey Ride. Giles's children's books have, to date, sold more than 1.5 million copies, making him one of the most successful children's authors working today.
Giles Andreae is also the creator of Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman. This phenomenally successful cartoon character has made Giles the country's top-selling poet and an icon of contemporary popular culture.

Featured Books, with extracts by Giles Andreae


Commotion in the Ocean
Commotion in the Ocean
Giles Andreae
This classic picture book is beautifully reformatted in this board book version. The joyful rhyming verse perfectly matches the exuberant illustrations of a host of happy crabs, sharks, jellyfish and the like at play under the sea. Perfect for toddlers...
Format: Board book - Released: 04/02/2010
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Giraffes Can't Dance (book and DVD)
Giraffes Can't Dance (book and DVD)
Giles Andreae
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...
Format: Mixed media product - Released: 07/01/2010
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ABC Animal Jamboree
ABC Animal Jamboree
Giles Andreae
Fun to read aloud this ABC is a perfect introduction to the alphabet. From Angel Fish to Zebra, the bouncy text introduces a host of animals through wonderful easy-to-memorise rhymes. Bold and bright illustrations bring the characteristics of each animal...
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2009
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Nat Fantastic
Nat Fantastic
Giles Andreae
Fantastic adventures for Nat as his supercharged sneeze changes him into a superhero, ready to battle anyone, anywhere. Leaving the comfort of his bedtime story, Nat takes off to fight crocodiles and stop bank robbers. A vigorous story with ebullient pictures to match.
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/06/2009
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Billy Bonkers 2: More Madness
Billy Bonkers 2: More Madness
Giles Andreae
Madcap adventures with huge naughty boy appeal featuring Billy and his family, and wittily illustrated by Nick Sharratt. At school there’s the great sports day fiasco, then there’s the Bonkers’ unfortunate holiday on the shores of Loch Ness and finally...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/02/2009
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Nat Fantastic
Nat Fantastic
Giles Andreae
Fantastic adventures for Nat as his supercharged sneeze changes him into a superhero, ready to battle anyone, anywhere. Leaving the comfort of his bedtime story, Nat takes off to fight crocodiles and stop bank robbers. A vigorous story with ebullient...
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Captain Flinn and The Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!
Captain Flinn and The Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!
Giles Andreae
All aboard my hearties! Sail away on a rollicking pirate adventure as Flinn sets off to fight the Pirate Dinosaurs on the high seas! A wonderful imaginary adventure that transports Flinn and his friends from the classroom to the high...
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Giraffes Can't Dance (book & CD)
Giraffes Can't Dance (book & CD)
Giles Andreae
A little encouragement was all that was needed to make Gerald the Giraffe realize 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...
Format: Mixed Media Product - Released: 31/12/2007
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Rumble in the Jungle
Rumble in the Jungle
Giles Andreae
Age 0-5 This wonderful collection of animal poems gives toddlers and young children the chance to be introduced to poetry via the world of jungle. Written by Giles Andreae, one of Britain's bestselling modern poets Rumble in the Jungle is...
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Giraffes Can't Dance
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae
A touching and triumphant story republished in celebration of the title’s 10th birthday about how the giraffe goes from being hopeless on the dance floor to becoming the star of the show. Jeered by all for his disastrous dancing, Gerald...
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Books by Giles Andreae

Purple Ronnie's Reasons Why You're a Super Mum
Purple Ronnie's Reasons Why You're a Super Mum
Giles Andreae
A book of rhymes and little thoughts that is a suitable gift for the Super Mum. Whether being cheeky, affectionate or thoughtful, it presents you with a way of telling your mum that you think she's absolutely super.
Format: Hardback - Released: 05/03/2010
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I Love My Mummy
I Love My Mummy
Giles Andreae, Emma Dodd
'I love my mummy very much, She's great to cuddle, soft to touch' A wonderfully simple and life-affirming text from the brilliant and award-winning Giles Andreae. Beautifully illustrated by Emma Dodd - children will love her accessible, bold and bright...
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book to Say I Love You Lots
Purple Ronnie's Little Book to Say I Love You Lots
Giles Andreae
Purple Ronnie's always on hand to say the right thing for every occasion. This Valentine's Day, he's back with a little book of rhymes and jokes and thoughts about what it is that makes that one person so special.
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/01/2010
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Purple Ronnie's Ultimate Toilet Book The Funniest Book for the Smallest Room
Purple Ronnie's Ultimate Toilet Book The Funniest Book for the Smallest Room
Giles Andreae
Combines cheeky and funny poems about all and sundry, and little guides to all the different types of men and women, the sex lives of the star signs, and a history of pants.
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/11/2009
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Morris the Mankiest Monster
Morris the Mankiest Monster
Giles Andreae
It's years since he last changed his t-shirt. It's crusty and crawling with ants. His shoes are all slurpy and squelchy inside. And potatoes grow out of his pants. Morris is sweet, charming... and completely disgusting.
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2009
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Giraffes Can't Dance
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae
A fabulous pop-up edition of a best-loved story
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ABC Animal Jamboree
ABC Animal Jamboree
David Wojtowycz, Giles Andreae
A brilliant new picture book from a popular and award-winning creative team ...
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for the World's Best Dad
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for the World's Best Dad
Giles Andreae
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. This book collects together some poems, special tips and little truths about...
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Giraffes Can't Dance Magnet Book
Giraffes Can't Dance Magnet Book
Giles Andreae
Stamp your feet and swing your arms - it's time for the Jungle Dance!
Format: Hardback - Released: 07/05/2009
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for the World's Best Mum
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for the World's Best Mum
Giles Andreae
She's patient, kind, generous and loving. Yes, there's no doubt that your mum would win any World's Best Mum competition. This book collects together poems and truths as well as tips on how to be a brilliant mum.
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/03/2009
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for the World's Best Girlfriend
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for the World's Best Girlfriend
Giles Andreae
Contains poems and thoughts about what makes girlfriends so amazing. This book presents a suitable way to tell your girlfriend that she's the best one in the whole world ever.
Format: Hardback - Released: 16/01/2009
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for the World's Best Boyfriend
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for the World's Best Boyfriend
Giles Andreae
Contains poems and thoughts about what makes boyfriends so amazing. This book presents a suitable way to tell your boyfriend that he's the best one in the whole world ever.
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Nat Fantastic
Nat Fantastic
Giles Andreae
Flash! Bang! Whizz! Kaboom! Nat Fantastic's in the room!
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/10/2008
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Dinosaurs Galore!
Dinosaurs Galore!
Giles Andreae
Let's go to the swampland, where we'll meet the dinosaurs ...
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Smashing Grandad
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Smashing Grandad
Giles Andreae
Grandads tell you stories about the old days and how lucky you are because everything used to be horrid, and they like nothing so much as a nice nap. This little book presents favourite thoughts about grandads and how great...
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Lovely Grandma
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Lovely Grandma
Giles Andreae
Suitable for supergrans, this work delivers poems and thoughts about how great grans are (with a few cheeky truths thrown in).
Format: Hardback - Released: 15/02/2008
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More Pants
More Pants
Giles Andreae
Featuring a collection of pants, this picture book presents rhyming text and illustrations. It contains a hippo, a limousine, a dinosaur in pants, and also farty pants. It is suitable for children and adults alike.
Format: Hardback - Released: 03/05/2007
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Perfect Lover
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Perfect Lover
Giles Andreae
Helps you tell your lover how amazing you think they are. This book includes poems and thoughts about all those special moments. It is suitable as a gift for a perfect lover and to bring a smile (or a cheeky...
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Smashing Dad
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Smashing Dad
Giles Andreae
Offers a collection that helps you tell your dad just how smashing he is. From his catalogue of DIY disasters to his unique dance moves after a couple of pints, this work includes everything that makes your dad special. It...
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Lovely Mum
Purple Ronnie's Little Book for a Lovely Mum
Giles Andreae
Purple Ronnie has a knack for saying just the right thing in the most endearing way. It includes many tips, such as telling your mum that she's the most amazing mum on the planet!
Format: Hardback - Released: 03/02/2006
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Pants
Pants
Giles Andreae
Small children love pants. They love talking about pants. They giggle whenever pants are mentioned. This is a picture book with a rhyming text and many pictures. It includes different animals, people, and sometimes inanimate objects, each wearing a different...
Format: Hardback - Released: 19/01/2006
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Pants
Pants
Giles Andreae
Small children (and lots of adults!) love pants. They love talking about pants. They giggle whenever pants are mentioned. Let's face it - Pants are VERY FUNNY! PANTS is a picture book with a brilliant rhyming text by Giles Andreae...
Format: Hardback - Released: 07/07/2005
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book of Chocolate
Purple Ronnie's Little Book of Chocolate
Giles Andreae
Purple Ronnie imparts his wisdom on the delights of chocolate. Whether you are suffering from over-indulgence or simply cant't get enough of it, Purple Ronnie has plenty of chocolately thoughts to share about the delights of the creamy, silky, sweet...
Format: Hardback - Released: 21/01/2005
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book of Love
Purple Ronnie's Little Book of Love
Giles Andreae
Contains Purple Ronnie's essential advice on the universal topic of Love. An ideal way to tell the one you love just how much you care, the Purple one, with his unique style of expression, has a poem or a thought...
Format: Hardback - Released: 07/01/2005
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Purple Ronnie's Little Thoughts About Christmas
Purple Ronnie's Little Thoughts About Christmas
Giles Andreae
Purple Ronnie's delightful approach to the season of good will have us all dreaming of a Purple Christmas.
Format: Hardback - Released: 05/11/2004
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Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Getting Married
Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Getting Married
Giles Andreae
Purple Ronnie helps readers navigate the ups and downs, the joy, the laughter and the inlaws dancing at the reception by means of his expert tips and verse. You should sail through the big day after reading his top tips...
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Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Your New Baby
Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Your New Baby
Giles Andreae
Purple Ronnie shows readers how to bond with their new arrival.
Format: Hardback - Released: 07/05/2004
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Purple Ronnie's Little Kama Sutra
Purple Ronnie's Little Kama Sutra
rple Ronnie , Giles Andreae
Features examples of how to boost your sex life.
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/01/2004
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book of Poems to Say I Love You
Purple Ronnie's Little Book of Poems to Say I Love You
Giles Andreae
Features poems that tell the people who really matter just how much you mean to them. This book helps express your love. It also contains excuses when you're in someone's bad books.
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/01/2004
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Purple Ronnie's Little Thoughts About Dads
Purple Ronnie's Little Thoughts About Dads
Giles Andreae, rple Ronnie
Some dads are lovely, some dads are grumpy, some dads are cool, some dads are not so cool. This little book contains interesting thoughts and funny poems about dads and what they are like.
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/05/2003
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Purple Ronnie's Little Thoughts About Mums
Purple Ronnie's Little Thoughts About Mums
Giles Andreae
Features thoughts and poems about mums.
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Purple Ronnie's Star Signs: Scorpio
Purple Ronnie's Star Signs: Scorpio
Giles Andreae
Snuggle up with the world's greatest love guru and find out what you and your friends are really like.
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2002
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Purple Ronnie's Little Book of Football
Purple Ronnie's Little Book of Football
Giles Andreae
Some people know that there is nothing more to life than football, beer and curry.
Format: Hardback - Released: 10/05/2002
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Purple Ronnie's Book of Love Poems
Purple Ronnie's Book of Love Poems
Giles Andreae
Includes poems about the different ways that love makes you feel.
Format: Hardback - Released: 25/01/2002
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Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Life
Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Life
Giles Andreae
Features the secrets of life.
Format: Hardback - Released: 25/01/2002
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Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Doing it
Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Doing it
Giles Andreae
Provides everything you wanted to know about that downright naughty experience when a man and a woman get down to business. This book contains the information readers need on doing it, who to do it to, how to do it,...
Format: Hardback - Released: 20/04/2001
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Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Men
Purple Ronnie's Little Guide to Men
Giles Andreae
A guide to men, from macho men who can open beer bottles with their bottoms, to girly men who wear face masks in bed.
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2000
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