The blue hippopotamus
By: Phoebe Gilman ; illustrated by Joanne Fitzgerald
Contributors: Fitzgerald, Joanne, 1956-
Publisher: North Winds Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 29
ISBN-13: 9780439952606
Subjects: Hippopotamus; Juvenile fiction; Wizards; Toys; Generosity; Romance fiction; Picture books for children; Hippopotame; Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse; Magiciens; Jouets; Generosite; Histoires d'amour; Livres d'images pour enfants; Authors, Canadian (English)
Description: When a little hippo falls in love with the Pharaoh's daughter, he hopes that a great magician can turn him into a human boy. Instead, Hapu becomes a toy that Mery-Am can play with - a beautiful blue hippo on wheels. But Mery-Am grows up and becomes lonely for a human love. Can Hapu make her wish come true?
Notes: Based on the story The blue faience hippopotamus by Joan Grant.

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