Giraffes Can't Dance Anniversary Edition

by Andreae, Giles; Parker-Rees, Guy

• ISBN13: 9780545804356
• ISBN10: 0545804353
• Edition: 15th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-09-30
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Summary

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE with this special edition with a foil cover!

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE with this special edition with a foil cover! This beloved picture book classic is an international bestseller!

GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.

With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.

This funny, touching, and triumphant story has been a much-loved family favorite for over 15 years!

Author Biography

Giles Andreae is the award-winning author of numerous children's books, including K IS FOR KISSING A COOL KANGAROO and THE CHIMPANZEES OF HAPPYTOWN. Giles lives in London with his wife and three children.

Guy Parker-Rees has illustrated many bestselling Orchard books, including K IS FOR KISSING A COOL KANGAROO and THE CHIMPANZEES OF HAPPYTOWN by Giles Andreae; DOWN BY THE COOL OF THE POOL, DINOSAURUMPUS!, and ALL AFLOAT ON NOAH'S BOAT by Tony Mitton; QUIET! by Paul Bright; and THE HIPPO-NOT-AMUS by Tony and Jan Payne. He lives in Brighton, England.