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Hippo Has a Hat

A first book for toddlers who are learning to get dressed
By Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson
Series: Toddler Time
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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... Read More
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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.

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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.

Series: Toddler Time

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  • Hippo Has a Hat
    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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  • One Mole Digging A Hole
    One Mole Digging A Hole
    Join in with Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club! This funny read-aloud rhyme is perfect for sharing with the youngest readers. All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. Even...
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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

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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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