Giraffes Can't Dance

by Giles Andreae

Published 1 October 1999

Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 15 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?

A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees and a foiled cover.

... wonderfully funny. - Independent

A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily Telegraph

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 beautiful 20th Anniversary Gift Edition of this much-loved classic picture book about being yourself and finding your own tune.

Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ... or can they?

Giraffes Can't Dance has been a family favourite for 20 years. A funny, touching and triumphant story, it has sold over 4 million copies worldwide. Now in a beautiful limited-edition hardback, complete with a foiled slipcase, this is the perfect present for every family.

A highly collectable edition for fans old and new.

"All toddlers should grow up reading this" - Daily Mail

"A modern classic" - Baby and 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


An irresistible counting book, featuring favourite animals from the internationally bestselling story Giraffes Can't Dance.

With bright, bold pictures and simple rhyming text, this tactile board book is perfect for preschoolers just starting to learn about numbers. Read it together and help them turn the pages using the sturdy tabs on each page.

With rocking rhinos, zippy zebras and flamenco-dancing flamingos, counting to ten has never been so much fun!


Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 15 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?

A funny, touching and triumphant story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees.

This sturdy board book edition of the bestselling picture book will delight and entertain every toddler.

... wonderfully funny. - Independent

A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily Telegraph


Special Gift Pop-Up edition of Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae.

Giraffes Can't Dance has been delighting children for over 15 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?

A funny, touching and triumphant story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees.

This classic and bestselling picture book, with its heart-warming story about daring to be different, is brought gloriously to life in this special gift edition with sturdy pop-ups on each page.


Meet Gerald the Giraffe and friends in this fun-packed activity book, featuring characters from internationally bestselling picture book Giraffes Can't Dance.

Activities include dot-to-dots, a jungle maze, spot the difference, colouring and drawing. Plus over 40 jungle animal stickers. You can even make your own Gerald the Giraffe mask!


Come into the jungle for hours of sticker activity fun with Gerald the Giraffe and friends. Over 250 stickers inside!

Much-loved classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, has been a family favourite for 20 years. And now you can join in the fun! Help Gerald the Giraffe find his way through the maze to the Jungle Dance. Create your own super-colourful dancing scene. Join up the dots, complete the sticker puzzle, spot the difference ... And lots more!

With over 250 stickers, and lots of brilliant animal activities, this fun-packed activity book is perfect for Giraffes Can't Dance fans old and new.


A book and CD edition of the much-loved picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, with audio read by Hugh Laurie.

Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ... or can they?

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.

This edition comes complete with an audio CD featuring the story read by Hugh Laurie.

"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


Celebrate the 20th birthday of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, with this special new edition featuring a super-shiny cover!

Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ... or can they?

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


Number Rumba Counting Book

by Giles Andreae

Published 7 January 2014

Celebrate the 25th birthday of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, with this special new edition featuring a super-shiny cover!

Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ... or can they?

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