Guy Parker-Rees facts for kids
Guy Parker-Rees is a talented artist and writer who creates wonderful children's books. He was born in 1959 and has brought many beloved characters to life through his illustrations and stories.
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About Guy Parker-Rees
Guy Parker-Rees went to the University of York where he studied literature and philosophy. Today, he lives in Brighton, England, with his family.
Before he started writing and illustrating children's books, Guy helped people through art. He was an art teacher for people with learning difficulties. He also worked as an art therapist, using art to help people feel better.
Guy Parker-Rees is known for both writing his own books and drawing pictures for other authors. One famous writer he has illustrated for is Giles Andreae. Guy's illustrations are very popular. Between July 2015 and June 2016, he was one of the top fifty most-borrowed illustrators in public libraries across the United Kingdom.
Giraffes Can't Dance
One of Guy Parker-Rees's most famous books is Giraffes Can't Dance. This picture book has been a huge success all over the world. It became a number-one bestseller in the United States. By March 2019, over four million copies of Giraffes Can't Dance had been sold worldwide.
Other Books by Guy Parker-Rees
Guy Parker-Rees has created many other fun and exciting books for children. Here are some of them:
- Be Brave Little Penguin
- Dylan the Doctor
- Dylan the Shopkeeper
- Twist and Hop Minibeast Bop
- Fabulous Pie
- Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner
- Tom and Millie's Whizzy Busy People
- Tom and Millie's Great Big Treasure Hunt
- Diggory Digger and the Dinosaurs
- The Jungle Run
- Ants in Your Pants
- Jolly Olly Octopus
- Farmer Joe and the Music Show
- All Afloat on Noah's Boat
- The Chimpanzees of Happytown
- Perky Little Penguins
- Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus
- Down by the Cool of the Pool
- K Is for Kissing a Cool Kangaroo
- Spookyrumpus
- Along Came a Bedtime
- Ducky Dives In
- Come to Tea on Planet Zum-Zee
- Quiet!
- The Hippo-not-amus
- Big Bad Bunny
- Little Jim Lost
Awards and Recognitions
Guy Parker-Rees's books have won several awards and been recognized for their quality.
Sheffield Book Award
In 2016, two of his books were recognized by the Sheffield Book Award:
- Giraffes Can't Dance
- Spookyrumpus
Portsmouth Book Award
His books also received recognition from the Portsmouth Book Award:
- Giraffes Can't Dance
- Spookyrumpus
Blue Peter Book Award
- His book Quiet! was shortlisted for the prestigious Blue Peter Book Award in 2004.
FCBG Children's Book Award
- In 2016, Fabulous Pie was recognized by the FCBG Children's Book Award.
See also
- List of British artists
- List of children's literature writers
- List of English writers
- List of illustrators
