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Giles Andreae

Giles Andreae

Giles Andreae is an award-winning children's author and has written both fiction titles and bestselling picture books, such as Pants and The Lion who Wanted to Love. He has won the Federation of Children's Book Award and the Book Trust Early Years Award, but he is probably most famous as the creator of the phenomenally successful Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman. Giles lives in Notting Hill, London with his wife and four children.

Books

  • Cock-a-doodle-doo! Farmyard Hullabaloo

    Cock-a-doodle-doo! Farmyard Hullabaloo

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: David Wojtowycz
    Publisher: Hachette
    Interest age: 2-6
    Reading age: 5+

    Fun to read aloud, each character is introduced with an enchanting rhyme which is accompanied by vibrant, colourful illustrations.

  • Giraffes Can't Dance

    Giraffes Can't Dance

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Guy Parker Rees
    Publisher: Hachette
    Interest age: 3-7
    Reading age: 6+

    Rhyming text and vibrant full-page illustrations make this marvellous picture book perfect for reading aloud.

  • I Love My Mummy

    I Love My Mummy

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
    Publisher: Orchard Books
    Interest age: 2+
    Reading age: 6+

    What is it about Mummies that makes them so lovable and so very special?

  • I Love You

    I Love You

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
    Publisher: Orchard Books
    Interest age: 2+
    Reading age: 4+

    Whether it’s playing in the garden or eating ice-cream, this baby delights in experiencing everything around it.

  • Mad About Mega Beasts!

    Mad About Mega Beasts!

    Author: David Wojtowycz Giles Andreae
    Publisher: Orchard Books
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 5+

    This book celebrates these extraordinary animals, each accompanied by a humorous, wittily informative rhyme and vibrant, bold illustration.

  • Mad About Trucks and Diggers

    Mad About Trucks and Diggers

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: David Wojtowycz
    Publisher: Orchard Books
    Interest age: 2-5

    From a steam roller to a fire engine, a dumper truck to a digger, a transporter or crane: this fun-filled picture book features a myriad of exciting vehicles for children to explore.

  • Morris the Mankiest Monster

    Morris the Mankiest Monster

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Sarah McIntyre
    Publisher: Picture Corgi
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 5+

    A delight for any child that loves the gross factor, Morris has all the poo, farts, snot and general filth that anyone could want. He’s also rather sweet, and wants friends just like anyone else.

  • Rumble in the Jungle

    Rumble in the Jungle

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: David Wojtowycz
    Publisher: Orchard Books

    • You'll enjoy this chunky board book edition of a popular book.
    • The story is packed with rhymes, animals and humour.
    • This is a fun, noisy book that children will love to join in with

    Try our interactive storybook

  • Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants

    Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Korky Paul
    Publisher: Puffin Books
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 7+

    When King Colin’s golden underpants go missing, he sends young Sir Scallywag on a quest to find them.

  • There's A House Inside My Mummy

    There's a House Inside My Mummy

    Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Vanessa Cabban
    Publisher: Hachette
    Interest age: 2-7
    Reading age: 6+

    This is just the book to explain to inquisitive children what going on inside mum during pregnancy.

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