That's Not a Hippopotamus!

Juliette MacIver author Sarah Davis illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Gecko Press

Published:1st Sep '16

£7.99

Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.

That's Not a Hippopotamus! cover

"The clever rhymes are irresistible but the story has much more than that—there is real emotion here, and the quiet child has a voice." Julia Marshall, Publisher

A class 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.A deft and delightful tale, packed with word play and madcap energy A class 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.

“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)

  • Winner of Best Picture Book, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2017

ISBN: 9781927271971

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

32 pages