Name: Be Brave Little Penguin
Price: 198.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Giles Andreae
ISBN: 9781408338384

Type

Physical Book

Author

Giles Andreae

Publisher

Hachette Children

Synopsis "Be Brave Little Penguin "

A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about confidence and self-esteem, from the creators of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there's just one problem . . . he's scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement - and a whole lot of heart - to finally make that leap!This touching tale will soon become a new family favourite.Praise for Giraffes Can't Dance:'All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them' - Daily Telegraph'A rhyming story with superb illustrations' - Independent'This delightful picture book is written in lively rhyming text with vivacious illustrations' - Junior

Giles Andreae

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Giles Andreae (born March 16, 1966 in London) is a British writer and illustrator known for his children's books and for creating iconic characters like Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton. He studied at Eton College and Worcester College at the University of Oxford, where he developed the character of Purple Ronnie while facing a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 22.

His most famous work is Giraffes Can’t Dance (1999), an international bestseller that celebrates self-acceptance and diversity. Other popular titles include Rumble in the Jungle, Commotion in the Ocean, Pants, and Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, many of which have been adapted into TV series and theater.

In addition to his literary work, Andreae has been involved in visual poetry projects for institutions like the Natural History Museum and Selfridges. He is an ambassador for the Arts Award and has been a board member of the UCL Cancer Trust, having overcome cancer in his youth.
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He currently lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, Victoria, a children's clothing designer, and their four children.

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