Size: 25 x 26 cm
An irresistible read-aloud story about a class trip to the zoo with rhyming word play and madcap energy.
🇬🇧 Description:
I see him, Miss! He's super tall! I'll fetch him in no time at all. I got'im, Miss! I got'im, Miss! I KNEW that I could spot'im, Miss! ...THAT'S not a hippopotamus! 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. That's Not a Hippopotamus is a deft and delightful tale, packed with word play and madcap energy-and with a whole different story to enjoy in the illustrations.
Reviews
“Buoyant fun for the very young” – Kirkus
“Good-natured, funny, and a fabulous read-aloud to groups of kids.” – School Library Journal
“This delightful tale will bring smiles to your face and cheers to your lips! Kids will ask for it again and again just for the pure joy of joining in the hippo hunt.” – Storywraps