Veronica

Name: Veronica
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781851242450
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Roger Duvoisin

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Veronica by Roger Duvoisin is a delightful children's book about an adventurous hippopotamus named Veronica who feels ordinary and longs for something more exciting. Her journey takes her to the city, where her unique presence captures the attention of the townspeople. Through her adventure, Veronica discovers her own special qualities and learns the value of being herself.
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This charming children's story may appeal to you if you enjoy tales with delightful characters and heartwarming adventures. With whimsical illustrations and a gentle narrative, it explores themes of self-discovery and friendship, making it perfect for young readers and those who appreciate classic storytelling.

Veronica

Veronica the hippopotamus lives with her large family on the cool muddy river bank, swimming in its clear waters. She dreams of becoming a famous hippopotamus, noticed by everyone. But will her dream of becoming a conspicuous hippopotamus ever be realized?

Description

Veronica the hippopotamus lives with her large family on the cool muddy river bank, swimming in its clear waters. But she is not happy. She dreams of becoming a conspicuous hippopotamus, even perhaps, a famous one, noticed by everyone.So she sets off, looking for adventure. In the city she discovers that there are many confusing rules about how you can move around, where you can sleep and what you can eat, and that police stations are not made with hippopotamuses in mind. Will she find her way back to her safe, muddy home? And will her dream of becoming a conspicuous hippopotamus ever be realized?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851242450

Publisher: Bodleian Library

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodleian Library

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: 21 Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 247.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Roger Duvoisin

About the Author

Roger Duvoisin was a renowned Swiss-born American author-illustrator who created the Happy Lion and Petunia series of picture books, along with more than 40 other titles for children. He was awarded the Caldecott medal in 1947.