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Géraldine Elschner

Little Hippo

A Children's Book Inspired By Egyptian Art

With illustrations by Anja Klauss
Recommended age group: 4 +
Hardcover
$ 14.95| £ 11.99 (* recommended retail price)

Drawing on ancient Egyptian sculptures seen in museums around the world, this enchanting story for children reveals the powerful connection between Egyptians and the hippopotami that inhabited the Nile.

To the ancient Egyptians, the hippopotamus was one of the most dangerous animals in their world. The huge creatures were a hazard for small fishing boats and other river craft. But in this delightful story, a young boy befriends a little hippo and together they live out their days along the banks of the Nile. After many years, when the boy’s life comes to an end, the hippo finds himself in a strange world populated with deserts, cities, forests, and finally a museum where he is reunited with his friends. Early Egyptian civilization has long been a source of curiosity and fascination for children. Through this simple, moving, and beautifully illustrated story young readers will discover how and why the hippopotamus was such an important figure in that ancient world.


Original Title: Le petit noun
Originally published by: l'élan vert
With illustrations by Anja Klauss
Hardcover, 32 pages, 24x32, 32 color illustrations
ISBN: 978-3-7913-7167-2
Published:
US October 01, 2014
UK August 21, 2014
Status of delivery: This title is available.

Biography

Géraldine Elschner

Géraldine Elschner is the author of numerous books including "The Cat and the Bird" and "Where is the Frog" (both by Prestel). She lives in Heidelberg. ZAÜ is a French illustrator, born 1943 in Rennes.

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