Hippo Won't Help
Let's Talk about Being Kind
Will be published approx. on 6. October 2026
Book
Hardback
24 pages
978-1-3988-7334-6 (ISBN)
Description
Discover life's biggest lessons with some of the funniest furry friends around.
When it's time to tidy up, water the plants, or carry home the groceries, all the little animals help ... all, that is, except Hippo. He won't lift a finger!
However, Hippo is dismayed when his laziness results in everyone missing out on a treat. Might he finally realize that working together can be fun, and that small acts of kindness make a BIG difference?
With gently humorous illustrations and a heartwarming story, Hippo Won't Help is a great way to spark conversations about kindness, cooperation, and what it means to be part of a group.
Ideal for readers aged 4+.
When it's time to tidy up, water the plants, or carry home the groceries, all the little animals help ... all, that is, except Hippo. He won't lift a finger!
However, Hippo is dismayed when his laziness results in everyone missing out on a treat. Might he finally realize that working together can be fun, and that small acts of kindness make a BIG difference?
With gently humorous illustrations and a heartwarming story, Hippo Won't Help is a great way to spark conversations about kindness, cooperation, and what it means to be part of a group.
Ideal for readers aged 4+.
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Xanna Eve Chown is a versatile author of books for both children and adults. She has trained as a tarot reader and was the author of a monthly Tarot column in Prediction magazine for ten years. She is also an established fiction author, and has contributed many stories to Big Finish's series of Doctor Who audio plays. She lives in Brighton.
Abigail Hall is an English illustrator based in Copenhagen, where she lives with her husband. She creates character-led illustrations full of humor, heart and bright, bold color. Her work centers around funny and lovable animal characters, bringing warmth, personality and strong storytelling to every project. She illustrates for both publishing and licensing.
Abigail Hall is an English illustrator based in Copenhagen, where she lives with her husband. She creates character-led illustrations full of humor, heart and bright, bold color. Her work centers around funny and lovable animal characters, bringing warmth, personality and strong storytelling to every project. She illustrates for both publishing and licensing.