Guy Parker-Rees


Guy Parker-Rees is a British illustrator and author of children's books.

Biography

Parker-Rees studied Literature and Philosophy at York University. He currently lives in Brighton with his wife and three children. Before becoming a children's book author and illustrator, Parker-Rees worked as an art teacher for people with learning difficulties and as an art therapist in a social services day center. Parker-Rees's work includes illustrating for other writers, most notably Giles Andreae, as well as creating his own children's books. His name featured on the lists of the top 50 most borrowed illustrators from UK public libraries from July 2015 - June 2016.

''Giraffes Can't Dance''

Giraffes Can't Dance is Parker-Rees's most successful picture book, an international bestseller on amazon.co.uk and number one bestselling picture book in the United States. As of March 2019, it has sold over four million copies worldwide.

Awards and honours

Sheffield Book Award 2016