Ruby and the Noisy Hippo

by Helen Stephens

LA! LA! LA! BANG! BANG! BANG! Noisy Hippo follows Ruby everywhere! Ruby finds Hippo¹s loud, clumsy singing simply too embarassing. But when a candy-eating monster tries to steal Ruby's treats, Hippo saves the day! Ruby learns to accept her friend's foibles when she discovers true character is far more important than appearances.

24 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2000

About the author

Helen Stephens is the illustrator of a number of books for children. She is best known for her How to Hide a Lion series, which was adapted for the stage by the Polka Theatre. She has illustrated stories for some of her favorite authors, including Roger McGough, Michael Morpurgo, Sophie Hannah, Holly Webb, and Cecile Aubry. Helen Stephens lives on the windy coast of Northumberland, England, with her family.