The Chimpanzees of Happy Town

The Chimpanzees of Happy Town

by Giles Andreae (Author), Giles Andreae (Author), Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Follow the story of Chutney as he and his beautiful tree help to spread colour and happiness throughout the town, in this glorious new picture book from Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 04 Jun 2009

ISBN 10: 1408305704
ISBN 13: 9781408305706
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: Life is no fun for the chimps in Drabsville - the mayor demands that all their houses look the same and that no one should have a good time. But things take a more colourful turn when Chutney arrives, carrying a tiny seed in a box.

Media 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 *
Magical. * South Yorkshire Times *
Author Bio
Giles Andreae (Author)
Giles Andreae is the author of many top selling, award-winning picture books. These include 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 young 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 Giraffes Can't Dance - written by Giles Andreae, a worldwide besteller, and Richard & Judy children's book choice, Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards, and the highly acclaimed All Afloat on Noah's Boat. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.