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Hippos Don't Dance

By George Ivanoff
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Hippos Don't Dance by George Ivanoff is a delightful story about Hippopotamus Dominic, who simply loves to dance! There is only one problem: Dominic's friends believe that hippos don't dance. Can Dominic convince his friends to be proud of who they are, or will he give... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Hippos Don't Dance by George Ivanoff is a delightful story about Hippopotamus Dominic, who simply loves to dance!

There is only one problem: Dominic's friends believe that hippos don't dance. Can Dominic convince his friends to be proud of who they are, or will he give up his dancing dreams forever?

A fun book about trying new things, acceptance, and encouraging others to be their unique and wonderful selves!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923345409

Publisher: Larrikin House

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 February 2027

Country: Australia

Imprint: Larrikin House

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emma Hay

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

George Ivanoff likes going to the zoo to watch the hippos. He has never caught any of them dancing. George also likes writing. He has written more than 100 books for kids and teens, including Monster Island, the interactive You Choose series and the non-fiction Survival Guides, as well as a ton of school readers and educational books. George drinks too much coffee, eats too much chocolate and watches too much Doctor Who. Emma Hay loves creating art that is cute, colorful and memorable. Following her creative passions, she has had a fun-filled career working in a wide range of children's media including Animation, Gaming and Design. However, nothing has captivated her more than working in the delightful world of Children's Picture Book Illustration. When she is not working on her next picture book, Emma can be found enjoying her second (or third) cup of coffee and exploring the great indoors with her couch potato dog, Theo.

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