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There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake

Author: Hazel Edwards   Series: Picture Puffin S.

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A little girl imagines that there is a hippopotamus on her roof. when she takes a bath, the hippo takes a shower; when she goes to bed, the hippo watches television on the roof. But when the repair men come to fix the roof, the hippo conveniently disappears, returning only to eat his cake. Ages 2+.

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A little girl imagines that there is a hippopotamus on her roof. when she takes a bath, the hippo takes a shower; when she goes to bed, the hippo watches television on the roof. But when the repair men come to fix the roof, the hippo conveniently disappears, returning only to eat his cake. Ages 2+.

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The imaginary Hippo can do what he likes on the roof. In fact, he does all the things a little girl wishes she could, but is not allowed. When she takes a bath, the hippo takes a shower; when she goes to bed, the hippo watches television on the roof. And when the repair men come to fix the roof, the hippo conveniently disappears, returning of course to eat a very large piece of cake.

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About the Author

Best known for There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake, Hazel Edwards writes across media, for adults & children. Not Just a Piece of Cake : Being an Author (published by Brolga) is her 2015 memoir. In 2013, she was awarded an OAM for Literature. As a national literary ambassador, Hazel supports various reading organisations. She mentors 'Hazelnuts' and is a director on the Australian Society of Authors' board and is the recipient of the 2009 ASA Medal awarded by her writing peers. She has been nominated three times for The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award . This is the world's largest prize for children's and young adult literature. Based on her Writing a Non Boring Family History, Hazel runs workshops for genealogists. Her junior history books include Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, Professor Fred Hollows and Edith Cowan; A Quiet Woman of Note in the Aussie Heroes series. Apart from going on an Antarctic expedition in 2001, she has co-written adventure memoirs including 'Trail Magic; Going Walkabout for 2184 Miles on the Appalachian Trail' with her son Trevelyan Quest Edwards, originator of the hippo concept. 'Difficult Personalities' with Dr Helen Mc Grath has been translated into Poli

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Publisher
Penguin Books Australia | Puffin
Published
31st January 2005
Pages
32
ISBN
9780143501367

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