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The Little Hippo: A Children´s Book Inspired by Egyptian Art
Geraldine Elschner
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Description for The Little Hippo: A Children´s Book Inspired by Egyptian Art
Hardcover. 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. Illustrator(s): Klauss, Anja. Num Pages: 32 pages, 32 colour. BIC Classification: YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 328 x 238 x 9. Weight in Grams: 554.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
Munich, Germany
ISBN
9783791371672
SKU
V9783791371672
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Geraldine Elschner
Geraldine Elschner is the author of nearly 30 books for children, including Where is the Frog? The Cat and the Bird and Funny Machines for George the Sheep (all Prestel). She lives in Germany. Anja C. Klauss has studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs in Strasbourg. She has illustrated several children's books.
Reviews for The Little Hippo: A Children´s Book Inspired by Egyptian Art
"Cute, but subtly educational. . . Five stars!" -Stuart's Study "An educational storybook that not only demonstrates the strength that can be gained from family and friends, but also instructs children about Egypt and archaeology . . . Provides a joyful lesson by bringing ancient relics to life." -Arts & Activities