Books

The Chimpanzees' Happy Tree

Giles Andreae, Author

Guy Parker-Rees, Illustrator

Paperback

Imprint: Orchard Books

Publication date: August 5, 2021

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9781408366899

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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.)

Reviews

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

Engaging

Daily Echo

Giles Andreae

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

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.

To get in touch about booking an event, please email guy@guyparkerrees.com