That's Not a Hippopotamus!
$17.95
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2016
Summary
Best Picture Book winner, New Zealand Children’s Book Awards 2018
An irresistible read aloud story about a class trip to the zoo with rhyming word play and madcap energy.
A school trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper and all the children join the search. The noise and drama reach a pitch, and no one thinks to listen to quiet Liam, who really might know where the hippo is hiding.
I see him, Mi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781927271971 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1927271975 |
| Author: | Juliette MacIver, Sarah Davis |
| Publisher: | Gecko Press |
| Imprint: | Gecko Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2016 |
| Weight: | 252g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 501mm x 262mm |
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Critics Review
“A fantastic romp to read aloud but it would also be wonderful to share so the nuances in the illustrations can be fully appreciated. Recommended.” – Magpies (AUS)
“Buoyant fun for the very young” – Kirkus Reviews (US)
“Kids will ask for it again and again just for the pure joy of joining in the hippo hunt… I highly, highly recommend this book.” – Storywraps (US)
About The Author
Juliette MacIver
Juliette MacIver is a picture-book writer and mother of four, who lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Juliette majored in Linguistics at Victoria University, Wellington, and has a diploma in teaching English. Her popular books are regularly shortlisted for awards.
Sarah Davis began illustrating picture books in 2008 and has illustrated more than 30 books. She is a leading illustrator with a wide portfolio of award-winning books. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia and New Zealand, including the 2009 Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Crichton Award for Best New Illustrator for her first picture book.
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