Hippobottymus

by Steve Smallman

Plinkety-plonk! Tweetily-tweet! The jungle animals are making music to the sound of the bubbling creek! But – goodness me! – what is that naughty hippo up to? A bonkers, musical rhyming story with a laugh-out-loud, farting surprise!  Dance and sing along to the musical noises – and bottoms - of the animals in this funny book by the award-winning author, Steve Smallman ( Big Bear’s Bottom, Dragon Stew ). Kids will love the bright and lively illustrations from Ada Grey ( Shhh! Don’t Wake the Royal Baby ). Packed with laughs and rhymes, Hippobottymus is the perfect picture book for parents and children to read aloud. 

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

Steve Smallman lives in Staffordshire with his wife, two dogs and two cats. He has four children and a grandchild. Steve has been illustrating children’s books for almost 30 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2009) and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner (Shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV's Bookaboo). When he’s not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside.

Steve Smallman on Steve Smallman:

I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5.

I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street.

I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics.

I've been writing children's books for about 6 years and have already had several picture books published with more in development.

I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing.

Reviews

[Tapani Aulu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eläimet alkavat jammailun kun vesi pulisee sopivasti. Lopussa selviää mistä pulina johtui. Smallmanin tekstit ovat aina hauskoja ja Greyn grafiikka hulvatonta.

[Elisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Viidakossa jammailee hauska eläinorkesteri. Kiva kuvitus ja riimitys. Sanoisin, että kuvakirjojen parhaimmistoa.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has to be my favourite book to read to my baby girl. It's just so silly that we both love it.

[Dhillie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 4 year old grandson gals about laughing when reading and of Steve Smallmans books.
Excellent!

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah and I both enjoyed this. Thoroughly entertaining sounds throughout and a solid ending.

[Nadja Stephens-Mikesch · Rating 5 out of 5]

We got this out of the library and our 3.5 year old loves this book. He finds it very funny and I enjoy it too.

[The Bauchler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book for 3 year olds. Fun as a read-to book, and even more fun to say out loud together.

[Elina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tästä tuli 2,5-vuotiaan supersuosikki joka kaivetaan esiin yhä uudestaan. Tarina on hauska ja rytmikäs, tosin vaatii lukijalta hieman heittäytymistä ja hassuttelutaitoa. Vahva suositus kokeiluun.

[Jemma Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a house full of musicians and great fans of a good old botty burp this book really went down well in our house! What a lovely, daft little tale about the wonderful things that can happen when you work together with your friends and the unexpected results!