The Incredible Shrinking Hippo
The Incredible Shrinking Hippo by Stephanie Baudet, published by Puffin in 1995, is a delightful children’s book featuring 29 pages of engaging storytelling. This edition presents a whimsical tale where Simon discovers a magical hippopotamus in his garden, which has the unique ability to shrink and grow based on specific words. The narrative explores the humorous and unexpected challenges that arise when Simon learns that having a hippo as a pet is not as simple as it seems.
Readers will find a charming exploration of the themes of magic and the realities of pet ownership through Simon’s adventures with the hippo. The story combines elements of juvenile fiction with a focus on animals, particularly hippos and rhinos, making it an entertaining read for young audiences. This enchanting tale invites children to engage with the playful concept of magic while also imparting a lighthearted lesson about the responsibilities that come with caring for a pet.
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“Simon is very excited when he finds a hippopotamus in his garden. But this is no normal hippo, this is a magic hippo. He shrinks when someone says a word meaning ‘tiny’ and grows if the word ‘hippopotamus’ is said. And when that happens, Simon finds out that hippos definitely don’t make good pets!”–Back cover.
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