Andreae is perhaps better known by his pseudonym Edward Monckton, author of offbeat philosophical cards and books. Giraffes Can't Dance is written for children but it maintains this combination of whimsy and deeper meaning. On the surface it's about an ungainly giraffe who gains the confidence to dance. But it's also a tale of diversity, exclusion and self-belief to rival many a more worthy novel. "Sometimes when you're different, you just need a different song" - indeed.
(Kate Ellis - bwl 96 Spring 2020 ) |
