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product_id: 33361256
title: "Hidden Hippo (Fun First Steps)"
brand: "joan gannij"
price: "4158 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Books"
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region: Kyrgyzstan
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# Hidden Hippo (Fun First Steps)

**Brand:** joan gannij
**Price:** 4158 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Hidden Hippo (Fun First Steps) by joan gannij
- **How much does it cost?** 4158 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

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                  On safari, an unseen narrator hopes to see/A hippo or two/Perhaps even three? Clever rhyming verse details the spectacular sights along the way, such as lions, chimpanzees, and sleepy leopards, &apos;&apos;Relaxing in tree&apos;&apos;. This expansive tour of the African Plains is brought to life through Beaton&apos;s signature fabric applique collages. Gray felt elephants splash themselves clean with streams of water accented by silver beads. Crocodiles with shiny sequined scales lounge on a textured shore. The vibrant colors capture the hot, arid habitat. Observant readers will spot the&apos;&apos;hidden hippo&apos;&apos; on each spread sometimes peeking up from the water, or disguised as a rock, or partially obscured by a tree. Endnotes include descriptions of the featured animals as well as information on recent efforts to protect endangered species. Young adventurers and conservationists alike will pore over this visually stunning story. --School Library Journal<br /><br />This rhyming, interactive safari romp introduces animals of the African plains with Beaton&apos;s trademark full-page spreads created in decorative fabric and colorful felt applique...Succinct, informative paragraphs for each featured creature combine with a Meet the Hippo! page and information about the conservation efforts of various wildlife societies to complete this lively tour delivered in simple, easily recited verse. For flannel storyboards choices, this one provides some clear and basic ideas. A delightfully tame excursion. --Kirkus Review
                    
                  
                
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            About the Author
          
          
            
            
              
                
                  Joan Gannij began her career as a writer/photographer in America, before moving to Amsterdam to focus on her writing. She has written a number of travel guides and poetry collections. Elusive Moose (9781905236749) was her first project for Barefoot Books. Clare Beaton has been charming audiences for years with her handsewn picture books. She has published many titles with Barefoot, including How Big is A Pig? (PB: 9781841480787; BB: 9781841489582), Mother Goose Remembers (HB with CD: 9781846860034), There&apos;s a Cow in the Cabbage Patch (BB: 9781841489612) and Baby&apos;s First Book (HB: 9781846861420). Clare lives in North London.
                    
                  
                
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## Customer Reviews

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    Hip Hip Hooray!
  

*by A***M on Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2013*

We bought Elusive Moose for our older daughter, and got Hidden Hippo when we had another.Clare Beaton's AMAZING felt art quiltwork is just as spectacular in Hidden Hippo as it was in Elusive Moose.My 2 year old will point out the hippos on every page, she loves this book.The poetry is also great, easy to read, trips off the tongue.  Sometimes we don't even read it, I just say "Point the flamingos!  Point to the chimpanzees!" which is just as pleasant.I have this is soft cover.I wish they were both board books because my girls love them enough to munch on them a touch.

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    Great, quick, and fun to read!
  

*by L***A on Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019*

We love this book! It took a few reads to realize it was a search and find book (first saw it at the library without a description), but now my daughter loves looking for the hippo and I enjoy the story and artwork!

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    Hippos Are Hiding in Plain Sight!
  

*by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013*

This colorful book is fun to look at with all the colors and designs the illustrator has used.  While it is not my grandson's favorite hippo book at this time, it still displays various wild animals on each page with a hippo who fades into the background because of his plain color.  But even a toddler can spot the "hidden hippo" on each page.  And the adult reader can appreciate the designs and colors the illustrator has utilized.

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