Every Little Hippo Can
Every Little Hippo Can by Giles Andreae, published by Hachette Children’s Group on September 12, 2023, is a 32-page picture book that presents an empowering story about a little hippo named Horace. Alongside his sister Hope, Horace embarks on a journey to bring the lake to their granny, who can no longer make the long walk. As Horace struggles to carry water, he learns that success often requires patience and that trying can yield unexpected rewards.
In this engaging narrative, readers will find themes of family, self-esteem, and the importance of perseverance. The story emphasizes a growth mindset, encouraging young readers to embrace the idea that they may not succeed immediately but can achieve their goals with effort and time. With its vibrant illustrations and relatable characters, this book aims to inspire children to appreciate their own progress and the value of persistence in the face of challenges.
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From the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance comes an empowering story about a little hippo who discovers that success often requires a little patience, and simply TRYING can bring its own unexpected rewards.
“It’s not that you CAN’T DO IT . . .
. . . You just can’t do it YET.”
Horace the hippo and his sister Hope love going to the lake every day with their granny. But the long walk has become a little too long for Granny. So Horace and Hope make a plan to bring the lake to her instead. But little Horace can’t carry as much water as his sister, and he always comes back with an empty bucket. Can Granny help him to see that, with every little splash and spill, an even more wonderful gift is growing?
An empowering new picture book about growth mindset and the ‘power of yet’ from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance.
Giraffes Can’t Dance is a beloved favourite that has found its way into the hearts, and on to the bookshelves, of a whole generation of children. With positive messages about self-esteem, the multi-million bestseller is a contemporary classic.
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