Experiences Matter: Hippo Rides a Bike

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Experiences Matter: Hippo Rides a Bike by Sue Graves is a fun children's book that follows Hippo's adventurous journey of learning to ride a bicycle for the first time. The story gently explores themes of perseverance, the importance of practice, and the joy of overcoming challenges, all while capturing the charm and humour of Hippo's experiences.
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You might like this book if you're looking for a delightful and engaging tale for young readers that combines adventure and important life lessons. This children's story from Sue Graves will captivate those who enjoy charming animal characters and wish to stimulate their child's imagination and curiosity about new experiences.

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Experiences Matter: Hippo Rides a Bike

Picture book story which offers a gentle introduction to the experience of learning to ride a bike for young children

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Hippo Rides a Bike offers a gentle introduction to the experience of learning to ride a bike for young children.

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of learning how to ride a bike. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.

When Hippo gets a new bike for his birthday, he is sure he will be able to ride it straight away. But it isn't as easy as he thought it would be, and he gets very frustrated! Aunty Hippo helps him to keep trying and not give up.

The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. It supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1, and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

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Experiences Matter: Hippo Rides a Bike by Sue Graves is praised for being an excellent tool for sharing with children and encouraging discussions. It offers valuable lessons, and the approach taken in the series provides learning opportunities for all.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445182070

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Trevor Dunton
  • Illustrated by Trevor Dunton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sue Graves (Author)

Sue Graves has been a freelance children's author for more than 17 years. She has written over two hundred books for children from pre-school up to 15+ years. She writes fiction and non-fiction, plays and poetry across the age ranges.

Sue loves reading all sorts of books and is at her happiest when she has a book in her hand. She also loves painting in watercolours, playing tennis and badminton and going for long walks in the country with her husband and children.

Trevor Dunton (Illustrator)

Illustrator and musician Trevor Dunton has loved drawing animals since he was in short trousers. OK, he was wearing short trousers yesterday, but it was a warm day and anyway, it's a figure of speech.

A keen tennis player and apiarist, if he isn't hitting the fluff of a ball, he can generally be found in a field in Kent serenading his bees.

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