Giles Andreae

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  • Bibliography:
    89 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 1999
  • Latest Book:
    September 2023
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Full Series List in Order

Billy Bonkers

1 - Billy Bonkers (Jun-2006)
2 - More Madness (Feb-2009)
3 - Not My Pants! (Jul-2012)
4 - It Wasn't Me! (Oct-2013)

Multi-Author Series List

Winnie the Pooh

The Great Heffalump Hunt (Apr-2017)

Book List in Order: 89 titles

  • Commotion In The Ocean

    This delightful collection of poems includes fun rhymes about the creatures who live in and around the ocean. Children will delight in the snappy poems and colorful illustrations about whales, walruses, penguins, polar bears, stingrays, and sharks....

  • The Lion Who Wanted to Love

  • Millennia the Angel

    In this book a top author and illustrator have joined forces to create a stunning memento of the Millennium, the story of how it takes the innocence of a young boy to enable the angel Millennia to fly into the future.'...

  • Cock-A-Doodle-Doo!

  • Love is a Handful of Honey

  • Giraffes Can't Dance

    Gerald is a giraffe who simply can''t dance. Try as he may, his long, spindly legs buckle whenever he starts to boogie. Every year he dreads going to the Great jungle Dance, until one night he finds his own special music....

  • The Pop-Up Rumble in the Jungle

  • Heaven is Having You

    In a delightful sequel to Love Is A Handful of Honey, Grandma tells Little Bear her definition of heaven, which is eating homemade cookies, wrapping him up in a warm towel after a bath, and reading a story together. 10,000 first printing....

  • Rumble in the Jungle

    This delightful book, by the author of Giraffes Can’t Dance, features a collection of rhyming poems with colorful illustrations and is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to the animals who live in the jungle. Now available in a sturdy boa...



  • There's a House Inside My Mummy

    There's a House Inside My Mummy is a story about a little boy's wait for his new baby. The author gives us a child's-eye view of this important period in a family's life, which will touch parent and child alike....

  • The Pop-Up Commotion in the Ocean

  • My Grandson is a Genius

    Told in cheery rhyme from a grandfather's perspective, this charming and funny book follows a very proud grandfather and his young grandson as they spend the day together. While Grandpa is spouting about the little boy's musical ability, or his ch...

  • Pants

    A rollicking, young, funny homage to underwear, Pants is a celebration of all things undergarment. Filled with hairy pants and scary pants, bunny pants and no pants, animals and people cavort across the brightly colored pages showing off their underw...

  • Leo, the Lovable Lion

    Originally published as The Lion Who Wanted to Love. Leo is not your average lion cub. Instead of eating antelopes and zebras, he'd rather hug them and be their friend. Leo's mom and the rest of the lions don't understand his bighearted attitude towa...

  • Luke Lancelot and the Golden Shield

    When Luke's brother Arthur is given an ancient and magnificent sword for his birthday, Luke is crushed. He is the one who dreams of being a knight - it's not fair! But as promised by Merlin, Luke soon gets the chance to prove himself as a true and co...

  • Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

    When Flinn discovers a pirate hiding in the school supply closet, it's all aboard, me hearties, for a real live pirate adventure! Captain Stubble needs Flinn's help to find his stolen ship, but there are some mean pirate dinosaurs on the loose, and F...

  • Billy Bonkers

    Billy Bonkers - 1

    Mad stuff just happens with Billy Bonkers! Billy is a bouncy, bubbly, bonkers boy. And wherever he goes, off-the-wall adventures always seem to follow. From bouncing so hard on his trampoline that he bounces up, up and away...into space, and eating s...

  • The Chimpanzees of Happytown

    Popular children's book team Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees present another irresistible rhyming, fun-to-read story!

    The chimpanzees of Drabsville are miserable. The wicked mayor won't allow them to have any fun! Playgrounds, trees, and col...

  • Keep Love in Your Heart, Little One

    As "Small" drifts off to sleep, "Big" says all the things every parent wishes to say to their child, and every child longs to hear, in a stirring tale of parental love and a child's boundless enthusiasm for life....



  • The Magic Donkey Ride

    He ran into the meadow

    And he came to Treacle’s side

    Treacle said, "I’m going to take you

    On a magic donkey ride!...

  • More Pants

    You can never have enough pants, as this exuberant celebration of lots and lots more pants proves. Giles Andreae's rhyming text and Nick Sharratt's illustrations will delight children and adults alike....

  • Missing Treasure!

    Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto's super-fun Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure! When Flinn first met the Pirate Dinosaurs, he thought that he had taught them a lesson. But the real lesson is this - never trust a pirate, but never...

  • The Pop-Up Dinosaurs Galore!

  • More Madness

    Billy Bonkers - 2

    Billy's back, and he's more bonkers than ever! Turbo-charged trousers at sports day ... a monster waterskiing marathon ... even a plateful of cheesy chips can lead to mayhem in the madcap world of
    Billy and the Bonkers family.

    ...

  • Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs - Missing Treasure! Activity Book

    Captain Flinn and his friends are sailing off on an action-packed pirate adventure and they want you to be Best Mate. So join the crew for hours of sea-faring fun, full of piratical puzzles, games, colouring, dot-to-dots and creative things to make i...

  • The Magic Cutlass

    During the school play, Flinn finds himself slap-bang on the deck of a real-live pirate ship . . . and he's not alone! Pirate Diplodocus, Pirate Triceratops, Pirate Stegosaurus and, of course, his old arch-enemy, Captain T. Rex, are all there too. Th...

  • K Is for Kissing a Cool Kangaroo

    K is for kissing a cool kangaroo, L is for loving, like Daddy loves you, M is for mischievous monkey and mat, N is for naughty and 'No, don't do that ' This picture book puts a new twist on the alphabet with Andreae's fun-filled descriptions for each...

  • ABC Animal Jamboree

    Explore the animal alphabet from Angelfish to Zebra in this rhyming romp! Critically acclaimed team Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz have combined the popular poems of their bestselling picture books "Commotion in the Ocean" and "Rumble in the Jungl...

  • ABC Animal Rhymes for You and Me



  • Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs - Smugglers Bay!

    Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto's super-fun Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Smugglers Bay! Captain Flinn is Puffin's favourite pirate. He has swashbuckled his way through THREE pirate dinosaur adventures and lived to tell the tale. But now he ...

  • I Love My Mommy

    I love my mommy very much, She's great to cuddle, soft to touch. Wonderfully child-like verses about everything that makes mothers irresistible to their little ones are illustrated with bright and bold pictures in this life-affirming book. Toddle...

  • I Love My Mummy

    "I love my mummy very much,She's great to cuddle, soft to touch!"Told with humour and charm, this is a book to be loved and shared time and again. From the bestselling and award-winning writer Giles Andreae and acclaimed illustrator Emma Dodd....

  • Tortoise Football

    A positive tale about the value of teamwork

    Tortoises who stand alone are strong, but not as strong as those who work together. Read how this team of tortoises save the rest of their day with teamwork and fun!...

  • Morris the Mankiest Monster



    Irresistibly, exuberantly disgusting, a new picture book from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance, with a hero who flosses his teeth with slugs


     

    Meet Morris, the world’s stinkiest picture book hero. It's been years since...

  • Nat Fantastic and the Brave Knights of Old

    Nat is no ordinary boy. He may look like it on the outside, but one almighty sneeze is enough to turn him into Nat Fantastic - superhero!

    Join Nat as he does battle with the brave knights of old, in this hilarious, action-packed adventure f...

  • I Love You, Little Monster

    A heart-warming and joyful tale of parental love and a child's boundless energy and enthusiasm for life. Written by Giles Andreae, multi award-winning author of Giraffes Can't Dance, with bright and humorous illustrations by talented new illustrator ...

  • Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants

    When King Colin's golden pants go missing, he calls for Sir Scallywag, the bravest knight in the land. But ...Sir Scallywag is only 6 years old and with an evil giant to pursue, it's nearly mission impossible! Luckily, it's a story of David and Golia...

  • Bustle in the Bushes

    At the bottom of your backyard, you might just hear a sound... A chirrup from the treetops or a scuttle on the ground! If you step a little closer, maybe you can see a ladybug, a dragonfly, a beetle, or a bee! It's creepy-crawly fun! Meet the marvelo...

  • I Love My Daddy

    This book captures the love between father and child from a toddler's point of view, with verses and bright pictures designed to inspire smiles. Dad shows his daughter how to make pancakes, they sing silly songs, and she even takes his shoes for a sp...



  • Me, the Queen and Christopher

    What happens when a seven-year-old girl gets an invitation to have tea at Buckingham Palace with the Queen? Nothing ordinary, if the girl is Freya. We learn that the Queen likes to boogie, eats beans on toast (with the inevitable result) but is also ...

  • Not My Pants!

    Billy Bonkers - 3

    There's something Billy Bonkers doesn't want you to know. Come closer...I'll whisper it: he has to wear his sister's underpants! And whether Billy's flying round a go-kart track, chasing a very smelly dog, or finding some priceless long-lost treasure...

  • Cow Party

    A story about love (and dancing!) -- perfect for the whole family to share

    How will the King of Cows find his queen? With a ball, of course! Join the King as he dances with all the lady cows to find the one who he can trust with his hear...

  • The Dance of Wallowy Bigness

    A tale about being beautiful on the inside Once upon a time, there was a hippopotamus who wanted nothing more than to dance with grace and beauty. Instead, she found other ways to dance that were even better and made her feel alive inside. ...

  • The Dog Machine

    A quirky story teaching children to celebrate differences

    The World of Dogs is run with great efficiency and there are machines for every task. But, there are many different kinds of dogs and one machine cannot accommodate them all....

  • The Elephant and the Spider

  • The Knitting Gorilla

    Emphasizing the importance of being yourself, a delightful tale about a gorilla that loves to knit

    Sometimes sons don't grow up to be exactly like their fathers, and that's exactly what happened to this little gorilla boy. Explore how b...

  • The Little Penguin

    A joyous celebration of bravery and trust

    Who ever heard of a penguin frightened of the water? Some penguins are scared of many things and this one is no exception. He has many fears but watch how he overcomes his biggest one with those...

  • The Lovely Whales

    A small tale with a big message about love and happiness

    Whales were once the smallest creatures in the ocean, but long ago, two whales changed their kind for good, and so whales become the largest creatures in the water. How, you ask...

  • The Ministry of Niceness

    Teaching children that it is far more important to be nice than to be cool

    The cool cats run the town -- that's why it's call the Ministry of Coolness. However, there was one cat that was different. Find out how the nice cat changes the ...



  • The Pink Cricket

    A story about following your dreams

    Most crickets are green and play the violin, but not this cricket. He's pink and loves the drums, two things that all the other crickets make fun of him for. But he doesn't give up, follows his dreams,...

  • Planet of the Bears

    An uplifting tale about kindness and joy

    Clever bear teaches all the other bears that owning things won't making them happy and is only hurting the planet. The bears discover that love and kindness are much better than material goo...

  • The Thanking You Sharks

    A silly story on the importance of good manners

    Sharks are sharks and their natural diet is fish, but what if, instead of burping after eating, they thanked the fish instead? Read how these naturally rowdy creatures learn to be polite li...

  • Two Monkeys

    Teaches little ones what a true friendship means

    To the monkey prince and his servant boy, friendship was the glue that held them together. Read to find out what happens to that friendship when the queen makes a ruling that changes every...

  • My Little World of Happy

    Carry your little world of happy with you -- wherever you go!

    This set features nine little board books in an attractive carry box, each featuring animal characters and simple stories with positive and uplifting themes. The stories inclu...

  • Pocket Library

    Read all about love, friendship, happiness, fun, respect, and teamwork in this pocket library.

    A collection of delightful little board books safely stored together in their own colorful slipcase. When you've finished reading the books, ...

  • I Love You

    I love you doggies, with your funny waggy tails. I love you beetles and bugs and snails. I love you, Moon and stars up above. Oh, the world is full Of love, love, love! This title provides a warm and joyful look at a child's day, from the food they l...

  • It Wasn't Me!

    Billy Bonkers - 4

    A secret prankster is causing mayhem around town, and everyone keeps pointing the finger at Billy! Can Billy use his detective skills to unmask the cunning culprit once and for all? ...

  • Billy Bonkers and the Wacky World Cup!

    Put your trainers on, Billy Bonkers is back with more amazing adventures! This time he's landing a plane and flying through the air in a hot-air balloon to watch the World Cup's final. Billy and his family are so wacky, you will laugh your socks off!...

  • Sir Scallywag and the Deadly Dragon Poo

    Sir Scallywag is back, and he's mightier than ever!When Baron Greedyguts steals King Colin's sweet machine, the King knows there's only one knight who can help - even if he is only six years old. Sir Scallywag and trusty steed Doofus come to the resc...

  • Mad About Dinosaurs!

  • Billy Bonkers: It's a Crazy Christmas

    Meet Billy... He's Bonkers! The Christmas celebrations have begun! But when Billy gets trapped by a snowman, weed on by a puppy and burped on by his relatives, he decides... it's a totally crazy Christmas! 3 side-splittingly hilarious stories in 1! ...

  • Sir Scallywag and the Battle for Stinky Bottom

    Sir Scallywag is back and mightier than ever! King Colin is in need of our 6-year-old-hero Sir Scallywag's help again. This time he has set his sights on a Golden Sausage that will make him live for ever. Unfortunately it is guarded by hundreds of an...

  • Mad About Mega Beasts!

    Discover the world''s biggest, most magnificent animals in this colourful, rhyming picture book!

    Have you ever seen a squid that weighs more than a car? Or a dinosaur that''s as big as eighteen elephants?
    Packed with incredible creature...

  • I Love My Granny

  • I Love You, Baby

    With delightful verse and cuddly pictures, this book captures the joy and excitement of welcoming a new baby to the family from a toddler's point of view. Sweet and loving, it's the perfect introduction for older siblings as they wait to meet their n...

  • Drathaisean

  • I Love You, Father Christmas

    All the excitement of Christmas is captured in this festive board book story - complete with a padded, foiled cover. Created by the award-winning team behind I Love My Mummy and I Love My Daddy, this sweet and simple story follows one little boy w...

  • I Love My Grandma

    From train rides to playtime, this book illustrates the love between grandmother and grandchild, and all the exciting things they can do together! Joyful and heartwarming, it will be a treasured addition to any grandchild's collection. ...

  • Mad About Trucks and Diggers!

  • The Great Heffalump Hunt

    Winnie the Pooh

  • Be Brave, Little Penguin

    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...

  • I Love My Dinosaur

    There are many different types of families. But none so unusual as this one - it includes a dinosaur!

    It's not every day that a dinosaur takes up residence! It's lots of fun because Dinosaur loves to join in. He loves to bake and paint, he a...

  • Noodle Head

    SILLY SAUSAGE!SMELLY PANTS!!NOODLE HEAD!!!Two cheeky little beasties argue over a sweetie - and things get a little out of hand in a flurry of silly name-calling that will have children in hysterics. Will Flippy and Floppy stop being mean to each oth...

  • I Love My Grandad

    A celebration of grandparents and the special role they play in family life. This delightful board book captures the joy of spending a fun-filled day with Grandad. With a gentle, rhyming story and sweet, colourful illustrations, this is the perfect p...

  • Nat's Naughty Nits

    "There are nits in the treetops, Nits in the town, Nits on the toilet with their pants pulled down!" When some scritchy-scratchy nits climb on to Nat's head, they get up to all sorts of naughty things... This hilarious tale of getting nits (and ge...

  • Animal Pants

    *A brand new laugh-out-loud book in the bestselling PANTS series*Baa pants, moo pants, COCK-A-DOODLE-DO pants . . .Have you ever wondered what kind of pants honey bees wear? What about iguanas? Or even piranhas?Find out in this joyous explosion of co...

  • Party Pants

    You can never have enough pants, as this exuberant celebration of pants proves! The pairing of Giles Andreae's brilliant rhyming text with Nick Sharratt's hilarious, vibrant illustrations will delight children and adults alike. Featuring a pants-wear...

  • Elephant Me

  • I Love Halloween

  • Love from Giraffes Can't Dance

    Discover a lyrical ode to love from bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance!

    Listen to the swaying grass,and listen to the trees.To me, the sweetest music,is the branches in the breeze.Celebrate love with Giraffes Can''t Dance! Featuring modified art...

  • I Love My Teacher

    Quick, let's go! It's time for school! My teachers there are pretty cool. Race inside for a joy-filled day! School is full of fun, all thanks to a teacher who makes every school day the best. Full of energy and enthusiasm, this is a book ...

  • Free to Be Elephant Me

    From the bestselling creators of Giraffes Can't Dance comes a delightful story about an elephant looking for a place where he belongs.It's time for the Elephant Games! Every young elephant parades their talent in front of the king to earn their speci...

  • The Chimpanzees' Happy Tree

  • Farmyard Hullabaloo

  • Giraffes Cannae Dance

  • Monster Christmas

  • Elephant Me Board Book

  • Brave Dave

    From the bestselling team behind Giraffes Can't Dance comes another rhythmic and joyful picture about the importance of being brave!Dave the bear lives in the shadow of his brother, Clarence. Clarence is tall, handsome, bold, and brave. Dave... isn't...

  • Every Little Hippo Can

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Giles Andreae has published 89 books.

Giles Andreae does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Every Little Hippo Can, was published in September 2023.

The first book by Giles Andreae, The Lion Who Wanted to Love, was published in May 1999.

Yes. Giles Andreae has 1 series.
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