Hippo Has a Hat

Name: Hippo Has a Hat
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781035006168
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A first book for toddlers who are learning to get dressed

By Julia Donaldson

Series: Toddler Time

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A raucous read-aloud rhyme for toddlers, part of Julia Donaldson's Toddler Time range and illustrated by bestselling Nick Sharratt.

A raucous read-aloud rhyme for toddlers, part of Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club range and illustrated by bestselling Nick Sharratt.

Description

Join in with Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club! This funny read-aloud rhyme is perfect for sharing with the youngest readers.

There's chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra's zip is stuck and Toad's tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar's shoes are really cool. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in Hippo Has a Hat, so join in the fun - you've never seen a fashion show like it!

Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations in a sturdy board book format make this playful book a sure winner. Plus you can scan the QR code on the back cover to listen along to Julia Donaldson reading the book too.

Toddlers can have more fun with Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club, in: Animal Music, One Mole Digging a Hole, Toddle Waddle, Goat Goes to Playgroup, and Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose.

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Hippo Has a Hat

Join in with Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club! This funny read-aloud rhyme is perfect for sharing with the youngest readers. There's chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra's zip is stuck and Toad's tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar's shoes are really cool. Even the smallest...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035006168

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Board book

Date Published: 26 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
Illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 456g

Pages: 18

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Julia Donaldson Series: Toddler Time

About the Author

Join in with Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club! This funny read-aloud rhyme is perfect for sharing with the youngest readers. There's chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra's zip is stuck and Toad's tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar's shoes are really cool. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book, so join in the fun - you've never seen a fashion show like it! Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations in a sturdy board book format make this playful book a sure winner. Plus you can scan the QR code on the back cover to listen along to Julia Donaldson reading the book too. Toddlers can have more fun with Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club, in: Animal Music, One Mole Digging a Hole, Toddle Waddle, Goat Goes to Playgroup, and Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose.

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