That's What Makes a Hippopotamus Smile

Fun knockabout humour, glorious illustrations, we realised we don't see enough hippos in books!

This is a really fun book to read, and makes for a very entertaining way to pass some time with the kids.

The playful, half rhyming text is cleverly structured with `Because...' used to link action and reaction both of which are amusingly portrayed in Cardon's comical mixed media scenes.

a laugh aloud introduction to verse...With bold outlines and strong colour this will appeal to three-to five-year-olds.

The lilting repetitive text echoes the enjoyment shared by the hippo and his hostess: the page turns beautifully punctuate the story, the space on each spread fully inhabited by the bold expressive illustrations, revelling in the hippo's size in contrast to his small companion. An exuberant yet reassuring book for sharing.

The playful, half rhyming text is cleverly structured with `Because...' used to link action and reaction both of which are amusingly portrayed in Cardon's comical mixed media scenes.

Fun knockabout humour, glorious illustrations, we realised we don't see enough hippos in books!

This is a really fun book to read, and makes for a very entertaining way to pass some time with the kids.

Sean Taylor is an award-winning author of over 50 books for young readers of many different ages. As well as writing, he has many years' experience visiting schools, where he works with poetry and storytelling to encourage young people to write themselves. He lives with his wife and two sons in Bristol. www.seantaylorstories.com