Book details
Hey Hippopotamus Do Babies Eat Cake Too?
Description
In 'Hey Hippopotamus, Do Babies Eat Cake Too?' by Hazel Edwards, a young child with a vivid imagination navigates the world of family life and new experiences with the help of a friendly hippopotamus. The child asks the hippopotamus a series of whimsical and curious questions about the behaviors and preferences of babies, exploring themes of sibling dynamics, curiosity, and learning. The book is a playful and heartwarming tale that encourages children to ask questions and seek answers, while also touching on the excitement and adjustments that come with welcoming a new baby into the family. The cake-eating hippo on the roof series of seven books will celebrate a 40th anniversary in 2020. Often given as a gift to families expecting an additional child, to reassure the existing child. Now a Penguin Puffin title in the cake-eating Hippo series. Pocket Bonfire film was shown at Sydney Opera House in 2012. Recently, the Dolly Parton 'Imagination Library' charity included 'Hey Hippopotamus Do Babies Eat Cake Too?' as one of their titles distributed to families without books.
Age
3-6
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Hey Hippopotamus, Do Babies Eat Cake Too?' offers a delightful and engaging storyline that captures the imagination of young readers, making it an enjoyable reading experience for children and parents alike.
- Exploration of Family Dynamics: The book provides a gentle exploration of family dynamics and the arrival of a new sibling, which can help children understand and adapt to changes within their own families.
- Vibrant Illustrations: Accompanied by vibrant and colorful illustrations, the book helps in enhancing the reading experience by bringing the characters and scenes to life, which can be particularly appealing to visual learners.
- Language Development: Reading this book with children can contribute to their language development by introducing them to new vocabulary and sentence structures, as well as stimulating their curiosity and conversation skills through the story's themes and content.