That’s Not a Hippopotamus
TITLE INFORMATION AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR Juliette MacIver is a picture-book writer and mother of four, who lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Her popular books are regularly shortlisted for book awards. Sarah Davis began illustrating picture books in 2008 and has illustrated more than 30 books. She is one of New Zealand and Australia’s leading illustrators with a wide portfolio of award-winning books in both countries. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia and New Zealand, including the 2009 Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Crichton Award for Best New Illustrator for her first picture book. Also by Juliette MacIver and Sarah Davis from Gecko Press: Toucan Can Shortlisted, NZ Post Book Awards for Children Young Adults and Storylines Notable Book 2014
Juliette MacIver llustrated by Sarah Davis Book suitable for ages: 3–5
A deft and delightful tale, packed with word play and madcap energy about the book I see him, Miss! He’s super tall! I’ll fetch him in no time at all. I got’im, Miss! I got’im, Miss! I KNEW that I could spot’im, Miss! ...THAT’S not a hippopotamus! A class trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper and all the children join the search. The noise and drama reach a pitch, and no one thinks to listen to quiet Liam, who really might know where the hippo is hiding. That’s Not a Hippopotamus is a deft and delightful tale, packed with word play and madcap energy—and with a whole different story to enjoy in the illustrations. ABOUT GECKO PRESS Gecko Press, founded in 2005, is a New Zealand-based independent publisher of curiously good children’s books. Gecko Press publish award winning books for kids. We produce books from around the world, international best selling books, and recommended books for children. For more information on Gecko Press, visit our website: www.geckopress.com
Ages 3–5 250 x 260 mm 32 pages Hardback NZ$29.99 ISBN: 978-1-927271-96-4 Origin: New Zealand