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The First Hippo on the Moon

By David Walliams
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The First Hippo on the Moon is a delightful children's story about two hippos, Hercules Waldorf-Franklin III and Shelia, who compete to become the first hippo to land on the moon. Through humorous encounters and lively illustrations, this book delivers a heartwarming message about dreams, determination, and the spirit of adventure.
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This delightful tale by David Walliams will spark the imagination of young readers with its humour and whimsy. You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a fun, adventurous story about dreams, ambition, and hippos with a lot of heart. Ideal for children who love animals and quirky illustrations, it’s perfect for sparking a love of reading.

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The First Hippo on the Moon

From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up.

A funny space adventure for children, from number-one bestselling author David Walliams!

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From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this explosively funny space adventure for children aged 3 and up.

Two big hippos. One ENORMOUS dream. Who can make it to the moon first? 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . BLAST OFF!

Introducing a wonderfully charming and funny new picture book from two superstars!

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i>The First Hippo on the Moon is praised for its humour, originality, and thought-provoking narrative, reminiscent of the classic style of Roald Dahl. The story is celebrated for its witty and warm approach, capturing the imagination of readers young and old, with a style that suggests Walliams's books are on their way to becoming timeless classics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008215873

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Board book

Date Published: 12 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 610g

Pages: 32

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Walliams

About the Author

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages. Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, HUGO AND THE WICKED WINTER, was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! His creations Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series.

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