The Little Hippo
A Children's Book Inspired by Egyptian Art
Prestel · Print & ebook · September 16, 2014
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A tender friendship opens a child-sized window onto ancient Egypt’s art and river life.
- Themes
- Friendship between a boy and a hippo, Ancient Egyptian civilization
- Genres
- Hippos & Rhinos, Ancient Civilizations, Art & Architecture
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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.
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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.
Art Along the Nile
A tender friendship opens a child-sized window onto ancient Egypt’s art and river life.
Come here for
- A small friendship with a surprisingly large hippo
- Ancient Egyptian art behind a child-friendly story
Expect
- A gentle, moving tale inspired by Egyptian sculptures
- Illustrations connecting hippos, the Nile, and ancient Egypt
Where it sits
| Ancient Civilizations | 84% |
|---|---|
| Hippos & Rhinos | 55% |
| Art & Architecture | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Hippos & Rhinos
- Art & Architecture
- Authors
- Geraldine Elschner
- Publisher
- Prestel
- Published
- September 16, 2014
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Friendship between a boy and a hippo · Ancient Egyptian civilization
- Reading lane
- Hippos & Rhinos