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Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and finding your own tune, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees. 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Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees and a foiled cover. ... wonderfully funny. - IndependentA fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily TelegraphA joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms.... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. - Junior\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46035991986233,"sku":"9781841215655","price":449.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71BXMB8-ZwL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784120681"},{"product_id":"theres-a-house-inside-my-mummy","title":"There's a House Inside My Mummy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA funny and tender board book story about waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive.There's a house inside my mummy,Where my little brother grows,Or maybe it's my little sisterNo one really knows.Waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive can be a confusing and worrying time for young children. Sharing this simple rhyming story together is the perfect way to reassure your little one and involve them in all the excitement. Told with humour and warmth by Giles Andreae, the author of much-loved family favourite Giraffes Can't Dance.'A great book for sharing with your first born while your second is still in the 'tummy house'' - The TimesA note from the author:'When my wife became pregnant for the second time, I was talking to Flinn, our 2-year old son, about what was going to take place and how exciting it would be for him to have a brother or sister. I started to think about it as though I were a young child myself ... 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You just can''t do it YET.\"Horace the hippo and his sister Hope love going to the lake every day with their granny. But the long walk has become a little too long for Granny. So Horace and Hope make a plan to bring the lake to her instead. But little Horace can''t carry as much water as his sister, and he always comes back with an empty bucket. Can Granny help him to see that, with every little splash and spill, an even more wonderful gift is growing?An empowering new picture book about growth mindset and the ''power of yet'' from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance.Giraffes Can''t Dance is a beloved favourite that has found its way into the hearts, and on to the bookshelves, of a whole generation of children. 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From slithery snails and buzzing bees, to wriggly worms and munching caterpillars!Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.\"Simple, cheerful and humorous rhymes ... great fun to read together, and also makes a good introduction to learning about the world around us\" - BooktrustFrom the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039469359161,"sku":"9781408309476","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/A1-MsKV4FBL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784133317"},{"product_id":"i-love-my-grandad","title":"I Love My Grandad Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect story to make the distance between you and grandad feel a little smaller whilst you're stuck at home . . .This delightful picture book captures the joy of spending a fun-filled day with Grandad. 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From the creators of I Love My Daddy, a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller, and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039528407097,"sku":"9781408350638","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/91OHGIMip5L._SL1500_2c15bd25-1c4e-4900-94c5-2084ae7168bb.jpg?v=1784133895"},{"product_id":"giraffes-cant-dance-2","title":"Giraffes Can't Dance 25th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the 25th birthday of much-loved picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance, with this special new edition featuring a super-shiny cover!Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ... or can they?A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and finding your own tune, Giraffes Can't Dance has been a family favourite for 20 years.\"All toddlers should grow up reading this\" Daily Mail\"A modern classic\" Baby \u0026amp; Me\"A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . . . there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different\" Junior\"A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp\" Daily Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039600136249,"sku":"9781408371619","price":449.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/A1VKyaK1R6L._SL1500_09d4ba14-695c-4988-ab7e-e74a5ab1e8d2.jpg?v=1784134526"},{"product_id":"jingle-bells-from-giraffes-cant-dance","title":"Jingle Bells from Giraffes Can't Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling, festive celebration of CHRISTMAS! 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