Giles Andreae Press Reviews
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
About Giles Andreae
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
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