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Every Little Hippo Can

By Giles Andreae
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Every Little Hippo Can by Giles Andreae is a charming children's book that follows the journey of a young hippo discovering its own abilities and building self-confidence. Through fun and engaging narrative, it teaches children the values of perseverance and self-belief. The story is filled with vibrant illustrations, making it a delightful read for young audiences.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about perseverance and self-discovery. With charming illustrations and rhyming text, it's perfect for young readers who love tales of little heroes learning about their world. If you're looking for a story that encourages confidence and celebrates small victories, this might just be the perfect addition to your bookshelf.

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Every Little Hippo Can

From the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance comes an empowering story about a little hippo who discovers that success often requires a little patience, and simply TRYING can bring its own unexpected rewards.

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From the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance comes an empowering story about a little hippo who discovers that success often requires a little patience, and simply TRYING can bring its own unexpected rewards.

"It's not that you CAN'T DO IT . . .

. . . You just can't do it YET."

Horace the hippo and his sister Hope love going to the lake every day with their granny. But the long walk has become a little too long for Granny. So Horace and Hope make a plan to bring the lake to her instead. But little Horace can't carry as much water as his sister, and he always comes back with an empty bucket. Can Granny help him to see that, with every little splash and spill, an even more wonderful gift is growing?

An empowering new picture book about growth mindset and the 'power of yet' from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance.

Giraffes Can't Dance is a beloved favourite that has found its way into the hearts, and onto the bookshelves, of a whole generation of children. With positive messages about self-esteem, the multi-million bestseller is a contemporary classic.

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Every Little Hippo Can by Giles Andreae has been praised for its delightful illustrations and engaging storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the positive message it delivers, encouraging young readers to believe in their abilities. The book is celebrated for capturing children's imagination with its rhythmic prose and vibrant artwork.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408367131

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
  • Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 466g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Giles Andreae

About the Author

Giles Andreae (Author)

Giles Andreae is the author of many top-selling, award-winning picture books. These include Elephant Me, Rumble in the Jungle, Commotion in the Ocean and I Love My Mummy. However, it is for the international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance that he is best known. Giles is also the creator of Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman, and of the artist/philosopher, Edward Monkton. These two ranges of greetings cards, books and merchandise have made Giles the country's top-selling living poet. Giles lives with his wife, Victoria, a children's clothes designer, and their four children by the river in Oxfordshire.

Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator)

Guy Parker-Rees' exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today's bestselling children's illustrators. Notable successes include picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, a worldwide bestseller; Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards, and most recently, Elephant Me. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.

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