Name: Brave Dave
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Author: Giles Andreae
ISBN: 9781338850109

Type

Physical Book

Author

Giles Andreae

Illustrated by

Guy Parker-Rees

Publisher

Orchard Books

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

29.7 x 24.6 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.50 kg.

ISBN13

9781338850109

Synopsis "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. Dave wonders if he'll ever live up to his brother's example, until he finds a special talent that's all his own."To know that you're different, but be who you are...Have the courage to say it out loud, To go out and find what can make your heart sing...Oh Dave, nothing could make me more proud!"Brave Dave is the empowering story of bear named Dave, who discovers the importance of simply being himself!From the creators of the international bestseller and much-loved classic Giraffes Can't Dance, Brave Dave will have young readers jumping with joy as they discover the courage to embrace who they are, with lots of laughs and smiles along the way.

Giles Andreae

(Author)

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Giles Andreae (born March 16, 1966 in London) is a British writer and illustrator known for his children's books and for creating iconic characters like Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton. He studied at Eton College and Worcester College at the University of Oxford, where he developed the character of Purple Ronnie while facing a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 22.

His most famous work is Giraffes Can’t Dance (1999), an international bestseller that celebrates self-acceptance and diversity. Other popular titles include Rumble in the Jungle, Commotion in the Ocean, Pants, and Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, many of which have been adapted into TV series and theater.

In addition to his literary work, Andreae has been involved in visual poetry projects for institutions like the Natural History Museum and Selfridges. He is an ambassador for the Arts Award and has been a board member of the UCL Cancer Trust, having overcome cancer in his youth.
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He currently lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, Victoria, a children's clothing designer, and their four children.

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Guy Parker-Rees

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Guy Parker-Rees (born in 1959 in Zimbabwe) is a British illustrator and children's book writer, known for his vibrant and expressive style. He moved to England at the age of three and studied Literature and Philosophy at the University of York. Before dedicating himself to illustration, he worked as a mural painter, art teacher, and art therapist at a social services center.

Since 1989, Parker-Rees has illustrated more than 40 books, notably Giraffes Can’t Dance (1999), written by Giles Andreae, which has become an international bestseller with over 4 million copies sold. Other notable works include Spookyrumpus, winner of awards such as the Sheffield Book Award, and Elephant Me, published by Little Tiger Press.

His style is characterized by illustrations full of color, humor, and dynamism, influenced by artists like Dr. Seuss, Quentin Blake, and Tony Ross. Parker-Rees resides in Brighton with his wife and three children, and continues to be an influential figure in contemporary children's literature.

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