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Guy Parker-Rees

4 stars across 60 books

Guy Parker Rees Biography
Guy Parker Rees is the award-winning illustrator of Giraffes Can't Dance, The Chimpanzees of Happy Town and Diggery Digger and the Dinosaurs. His bold, vibrant, colourful style have led him to become one of the bestselling children's illustrators. His books have sold over two million copies worldwide, been translated into 15 languages and won numerous awards.

Guy was born in Zimbabwe and lived there until he was three when his family moved to England. At school he spent a lot of time doodling and painting before studying for a degree in English and Philosophy at York University. Before illustrating children's books, Guy worked as a mural painter, an arts and crafts teacher and an art therapist.

Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three children.

Guy Parker Rees Facts
One of Guy's earliest memories in Zimbabwe is of a huge Kudu antelope sticking his neck in the car window to try and gobble up his sandwiches.

Our favourite Guy Parker Rees Book Characters
Dylan - from the Dylan series
Gerald - from Giraffes Can't Dance
Diggory and Morris - from Diggory Digger and the Dinosaurs

Our favourite Guy Parker Rees Book Quotes
"Sleepy little penguins in a happy huddle, That's how penguins like to rest, what a cosy cuddle!" (Perky Little Penguins)

"It's loaded with dollops all gloopy and blue, they quiver and they shiver like rubbery goo, they're humming and they're glowing like magical jelly, and hissing with steam which is purple and smelly." (Come To Tea On Planet Zum-Zee)

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Giraffe's Can't Dance

1st March 2013

Giraffe's Can't Dance

(37 reviews)

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Giraffes Can't Dance Activity Book

5th March 2009

Giraffes Can't Dance Activity Book

Meet Gerald the Giraffe and friends in this fun-packed activity book, featuring characters from internationally bests... More

(37 reviews)

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Dylan the Shopkeeper

5th January 2017

Dylan the Shopkeeper

DYLAN THE SHOPKEEPER is the second picture book in a series featuring an exuberant stripy dog, who just loves to p... More

(13 reviews)

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Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus

28th August 2003

Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus

Dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes gather in the latest edition of a much-loved energetic book. Jurassic-fans everywher... More

(8 reviews)

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Giraffes Can't Dance Board Book

2nd October 2008

Giraffes Can't Dance Board Book

Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 15 yea... More

(7 reviews)

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The Chimpanzees of Happy Town

4th June 2009

The Chimpanzees of Happy Town

A feel-good picture book from the creative duo behind the best-selling Giraffes Can't Dance. Life is no fun... More

(6 reviews)

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Jolly Olly Octopus

1st July 2010

Jolly Olly Octopus

When Jolly Olly Octopus gets the giggles, it isn't long before the waves of bubbly laughter have spread to all his fri... More

(6 reviews)

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The Jungle Run

7th June 2012

The Jungle Run

Here come the animals, one by one. They're all getting ready for the Jungle Run. Cub turns up to take her ... More

(4 reviews)

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Ants in Your Pants!

2nd June 2011

Ants in Your Pants!

A brilliantly funny story about not leaving friends out, from the illustrator of much-loved picture book classic, Gi... More

(4 reviews)

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Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner

6th February 2014

Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner

Ever thought about sharing your toothbrush with a shark? Or using a tiger as a towel? Well, think again . . . This... More

(4 reviews)

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Three Grumpy Trucks

4th September 2018

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Elephant Me

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14th May 2020

Recent Reviews

The Jungle Run

by octopod

I like the book. It is great that the cub is the winner of the race!...
The Jungle Run

by 4mum

Simple story snouts little cub joining a race. At first it seems as she has no chance at all to win the obstacle race but soon it beraumest clear that...
Down By The Cool Of The Pool

by craftyactivist

We love Guy Parker Rees books, and this one is no exception. A great book full of different animals and dances. You can simply read it or do actions a...