Giraffes Can't Dance
Written by Giles Andreae
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84121-681-x
This was the first book in which I found a way of illustrating that I was really happy with. It’s such a wonderfully life-affirming story, I’m very pleased it’s gone on to be such a bestseller. Can you spot the cricket, and the red, yellow and blue beetles on every page?
Sheffield book Award - Commended
Blue Peter Book Award - Shortlisted
Richard and Judy- Shortlisted
“GuyParker-Rees is one of the most exciting young artists in the children’s book world…this picture book is a brilliant achievement.”
The Rough Guide to Children’s Books.
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Ants in Your Pants
Written by Julia Jarman Orchard Books
ISBN 978 1 40830524 9
Ants in Your Pants is my first picture book with the wonderfully funny Julia Jarman. It’s all about letting everyone join in the Party fun. I loved drawing all the naughty ants. Look who’s surfing those flying pants!
“Guy Parker-Rees’s exuberant illustrations create a wildly funny setting for this rhyming adventure…”
Sally Morris, Daily Mail
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Jolly Olly Octopus
Written by Tony Mitton
Orchard Books
ISBN 9781846166860
Have you ever noticed how infectious laughter can be? Jolly Olly Octopus sets the whole ocean bubbling and fizzing with hilarity. I have always wanted to do an under the sea book- it’s like another magical world. Oh, and there’s lots to count here as well, especially in the spectacular ending!
“...wonderfully bright, lively and funny illustrations.”
Booktrust
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Farmer Joe and the Music Show
Written by Tony Mitton
Orchard Books
ISBN ????
Tony excels himself again, it's impossible to read this rhyming story without tapping your feet. A golden opportunity for me to get on down and paint some of the craziest country dancing you ever did see. YEEEHAAA!
“…vibrant colourful illustrations that really seem to light up every page.”
Bookbag
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All Afloat on Noah's Boat
Written by Tony Mitton
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84616-206-8
This brilliant story was a chance to paint lots and lots of animals getting up to all sorts of hi-jinks. They're bored and grumpy, it's been a long journey so Noah has the bright idea of putting on an animal cabaret show. But is anyone going to be left out?
'"Children will be captivated by the bold and bright illustrations"
School Librarian.
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The Chimpanzees of Happytown
Written by Giles Andreae
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84362-878-3
Another beautifully life -affirming tale by Giles. It was great fun to create the world the chimps live in - I thought chimpanzees would like a playground made of fruit! Chutney for President!
'"A wonderful book from the king of poetry. A story about happiness and freedom, this is a book to cheer the soul. Teamed with Parker-Rees trade-mark humour."
Angels and Urchins.
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Perky Little Penguins (Playful Little Penguins in the US)
Written by Tony Mitten
Orchard Books
ISBN 978-1-84616-338-8
More delicious use of language from the genius Tony Mitten. This little gang of penguins get up to all sorts of snowy fun and adventure - then home to the biggest cuddle EVER.
“The illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees can’t help but bring a smile.”
Lovereading4kids
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Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus
Written by Tony Mitton
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84121-260-1
I love painting dinosaurs - no one knows what colour they were, so you can make them any colour you want! This is a fantastic bomping rollicking romp from Tony. The dinosaurs have a good old rave-up by the sludgy old swamp. I am particularly fond of the little Deinonychuse who is getting left behind!
“Click your fingers and tap your feet, you're in for a right royal treat here”
School Librarian
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Down By the Cool of the Pool
Written by Tony Mitton
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84121-302-0
This is the first of many books I've done with Tony. It's a great fun farmyard frolic. I really enjoyed making the frog go crazy with excitement!
Experian Big 3 Book Award -shortlisted
“A combination of vibrant colours- even the shadows glow….”
School Librarian
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K is for Kissing a Cool Kangaroo
Written by Giles Andreae
Orchard Books
1-84362-161-4
This was such a fantastic book to illustrate. You can really jumble things up with an alphabet book. It's a joyful celebration of the huge variety that surrounds us in this wonderful world we live in.
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Spookyrumpus
Written by Tony Mitton
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84362-422-2
I really enjoy painting slightly scary things in a funny way. It's a counting book that builds up to a huge pumpkin-pie-eating party of spooks, ghosts, skeletons and many other (not too) scary characters!
Sheffield Book Award- Winner
Dundee Book Award-Winner
Portsmouth Book Award-Winner
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Along Came a Bedtime
Written by Ian Whybrow
Orchard Books
ISBN 978-1-84616-243-5
This is a lovely, gentle, friendly story in which baby bear makes sure no-one is left out of the pre-bedtime fun. It all leads to a very cosy finale. I was trying out a softer pencil line in the illustrations to suit the slightly younger feel of the story.
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Ducky Dives In
Written by Richard Waring
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84362-193-2
This is a great story about Mucky Ducky. He loves to play in the mud. His Mum isn't so keen. Will she get there in time to stop him from jumping into the muddiest puddle in the whole farm? I had a lot of fun with splashy. Muddy effects.
Sheffield Book Award - Highly Commended
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Come to Tea on Planet Zum-Zee
Written by Tony Mitten
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84362-692-6
It's great fun painting aliens and their space ships and even more fun painting all the wonderfully weird food they eat. This story is out of this world.
"An invitation youngsters should find hard to resist"
The Bookseller
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Quiet!
Written by Paul Bright
Little Tiger Press
ISBN 1-85430-899-8
More jungle fun, as Pa lion threatens to gobble up anyone who wakes little baby Leo. There's a very funny ending!
Blue Peter Book Award-Shortlisted
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The Hippo-not-amus
Written by Tony and Jan Payne
Gullane
ISBN 1-86233-447-1
Here is a very funny story about young Portly. He is fed up with being a boring Hippo and really wants to be another animal altogether! My favourite picture is of him sliding into the sparkling river.
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Big Bad Bunny
Written by Alan Durant
Orchard Books
ISBN 1-84121-743-3
I thought it would be funny to set this story in the wild west and put in lots of cowboy detail. Big Bad Bunny starts off as a pretty darn mean Baddie but does he learn his lesson?
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Little Jim Lost
Walker Books
ISBN 0-7445-5722-4
I've always loved elephants and this is one of my first picture books .I wrote it for younger children, it's a flap book about a little elephant who loses his Mum and can't find her anywhere- but all ends well with a jumbo-size hug!
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