Helpfulness for Hippos

Name: Helpfulness for Hippos
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781803709192
Price: 22.99 NZD
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A kindness and empathy book for children

By Zanna Davidson

Series: Good Behaviour Guides

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Helpfulness for Hippos by Zanna Davidson is a delightful children's book that follows an adventure where Hippo embarks on a journey to help his fellow animal friends. Along the way, Hippo learns valuable lessons about kindness, teamwork, and the joy of lending a hand, all told through engaging storytelling and charming illustrations that capture the imagination of young readers.
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Helpfulness for Hippos

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

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Helpfulness for Hippos is a brilliant book for young children about kindness and empathy. A brilliant first picture book to encourage kindness and empathy.

Hank the Hippo LOVES to help, but all the other hippos think he's a fool. Especially Horace: "Hippos aren't helpful! It's not what we do. We spend our time sloshing in pools!" But when a great flood comes, Hank is swept away as he tries to help the other animals. What will Horace do then?

This heartwarming story, told in effortless verse, is bursting with warm and witty illustrations and irresistible hippos!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803709192

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mark Mckinley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Good Behaviour Guides Zanna Davidson

About the Author

Susanna writes fiction and non-fiction for Usborne. Her favourite things to write about are small monsters and talking animals. She used to live in London but now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods. She is only sorry there are no bears or witches in them.

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