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The Chimpanzees' Happy Tree

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Chimpanzees' Happy Tree
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Giles Andreae
Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 292,Width 238
ISBN/Barcode 9781408366899
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Orchard Books
Publication Date 5 August 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This triumphant, upbeat story, shows how one small action can bring big, positive change. From the creators of the international bestseller and much-loved classic, Giraffes Can't Dance. And as the tree began to blossom, Just like Chutney said, The Children both began to feel The happiness it spread. Chutney the chimpanzee has a special tree - a happy tree! Can he plant it in Drabsville and bring hope and joy to a once dreary town? A colourful, rhyming story about happiness and positivity from the creative-duo behind Giraffes Can't Dance. Giraffes Can't Dance has been a much-loved family favourite for over 20 years, and has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. (Adapted from The Chimpanzees of Happy Town, first published in 2006.)

Author Biography

Giles Andreae (Author) Giles Andreae is the author of many top-selling, award-winning picture books. These include Elephant Me, Rumble in the Jungle, Commotion in the Ocean and I Love My Mummy. However, it is for the international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance that he is best known. Giles is also the creator of Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman, and of the artist/philosopher, Edward Monkton. These two ranges of greetings cards, books and merchandise have made Giles the country's top-selling living poet. Giles lives with his wife, Victoria, a children's clothes designer, and their four children by the river in Oxfordshire. Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator) Guy Parker-Rees' exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today's bestselling children's illustrators. Notable successes include picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, a worldwide bestseller; Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards, and most recently, Elephant Me. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.

Reviews

Engaging * Daily Echo * A wonderful book. * Angels and Urchins * Here's a book to cheer everyone up on a rainy day...bubbling over with life and happiness. * The Northern Echo *