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Hippos Don't Dance by George Ivanoff is a delightful story about Hippopotamus Dominic, who simply loves to dance! There is only one problem: Dominic's friends believe that hippos don't dance. Can Dominic convince his friends to be proud of who they are, or will he give...
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Description
Hippos Don't Dance by George Ivanoff is a delightful story about Hippopotamus Dominic, who simply loves to dance!
There is only one problem: Dominic's friends believe that hippos don't dance. Can Dominic convince his friends to be proud of who they are, or will he give up his dancing dreams forever?
A fun book about trying new things, acceptance, and encouraging others to be their unique and wonderful selves!
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781923345409
Publisher: Larrikin House
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 February 2027
Country: Australia
Imprint: Larrikin House
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emma Hay
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 270.0mm
Height: 255.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 32
About the Author
George Ivanoff likes going to the zoo to watch the hippos. He has never caught any of them dancing. George also likes writing. He has written more than 100 books for kids and teens, including Monster Island, the interactive You Choose series and the non-fiction Survival Guides, as well as a ton of school readers and educational books. George drinks too much coffee, eats too much chocolate and watches too much Doctor Who. Emma Hay loves creating art that is cute, colorful and memorable. Following her creative passions, she has had a fun-filled career working in a wide range of children's media including Animation, Gaming and Design. However, nothing has captivated her more than working in the delightful world of Children's Picture Book Illustration. When she is not working on her next picture book, Emma can be found enjoying her second (or third) cup of coffee and exploring the great indoors with her couch potato dog, Theo.
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