Hippospotamus by Jeanne Willis

Hippopotamus has a spotamus… on her bottomus!

Is it measles, says Weasel?
Is it hippopox, says Fox?
Or maybe jungle fever, says Beaver?

In this wonderfully silly and rhythmic picture book, animals try to guess what the mysterious spot on Hippo’s bottom might be. The guesses become more and more ridiculous until the surprising (and very funny) truth is finally revealed.

Hippospotamus, written by the award-winning Jeanne Willis and illustrated by Tony Ross, is a laugh-out-loud classic loved by children, parents, and teachers. Its playful rhyme, exaggerated humour, and memorable characters make it perfect for reading aloud and enjoying again and again.

Why we and schools love this book

• Brilliant for reading aloud
  The playful rhyme and repeated sound patterns make it extremely engaging for storytime.
• Builds phonological awareness
  Children naturally play with sounds and words while listening to the rhythmic language.
• Encourages humour and imagination
  The silly mystery keeps children guessing and laughing until the final reveal.

Find more hilarious titles from Jeanne Willis, perfect additions to any home or classroom library. You can find them at Contigo Idiomas, where we carefully curate books that support language development and joyful reading.

Format: Paperback, Pages: 32, Publisher: Andersen Press, Author: Jeanne Willis, Illustrator: Tony Ross, Recommended age: 3+