The greatest hippo-hunter EVER!" (says his astounded teacher.) Will anyone stop the chaotic search and finally listen to him? Will Liam get acknowledged and rewarded when those around him realize he is a hippo-finding-hero? Clever little Liam spots the trickster every time but no one will pay any attention his contribution. the missing hippo! Poor little Liam is left out, is way behind the pack, and unheard. The noise and drama reaches a crescendo as each child thinks they have bagged the prize. The teacher, the zookeeper and an enthusiastic pack of pint-sized students charge here and there to capture that missing beast. As children read the book they are challenged to find the hippopotamus that is hidden in all of the pictures and identify with sweet Liam, the quiet little boy that no one seems to be aware of, or worst yet, ignored.Ī class trip to the zoo turns into a hunting expedition for a devious and prank-playing hippo. This new book from an award-winning and very popular author and illustrator is perfectly pitched and full of humour and excellent wordplay. "The clever rhymes are irresistible but the story has much more than that - there is real emotion here and the quiet child has a voice." This is a deft and delightful tale, packed with word play and madcap energy.
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