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That's What Makes a Hippopotamus Smile

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For anyone wondering what to do should a hippopotamus come to visit, there’s lots of useful advice in this book. For example, if he wants to play a game, you should choose something splishy, sploshy and splashy, because that’s what makes a hippopotamus happy! The format – instruction followed by substantiation – is very satisfying and the half rhymes make the text fun to read aloud. The contrast between the little girl and her enormous guest will have children giggling. Watch out too for the frog who pops up on each page to offer an added, silent commentary on the action. Andrea Reece

A Piece of Passion from Publisher, Janetta Otter-Barry    I love the way the enormous, happy hippo ambles into the small child’s home and shares his day. I think this picture book is a winning mix of fantasy with a real toddler’s day. My favourite bit is where the hippo springs his final surprise. He is coming back again soon – and all his animal friends are coming too. Great fun, and a lovely, satisfying bedtime read-aloud.

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