Hide-and-Seek with Little Hippo

by Géraldine Elschner, Anja Klauss (Illustrator)

Count 1, 2, 3 as Little Hippo looks for a place to hide. His game of hide-and-seek leads him to his bath, where he, in turn, will have to look for his friend the butterfly. Part of the First Steps in Art series, this colorful tale introduces toddlers to fine art and features a bright-blue Egyptian hippopotamus figurine from the Louvre Museum. Can you find him hiding along the banks of the Nile in the golden sands and cool blue waters?

Genres: Picture Books, Art, Animals, Childrens

14 pages, Board Book

Published February 28, 2021

Reviews

[littlemiao · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has the distinction of being the prettiest board book I have ever encountered. I have always had a soft spot for the little blue faience Egyptian hippos. Featured in this book is the precious little one who now lives at the Louvre. Whereas in English they simply call him Little Hippo, his French name is le petit Noun. Nun (English transliteration) is the god of primordial waters, so very appropriate for a little blue hippo. The concept of the book is simple - petit Noun plays hide and seek with a butterfly, and acquires beautiful patterns that match his backgrounds. A highly recommended gem for the libraries of all blue hippo lovers.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somehow I didn't realize this was based on a piece in the Louvre? That's super cool! Very cute and simple book.

[IvyInThePages · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 4.5 leaves out of 5
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 3/5
Genre: Children/Board book
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes

The cover was stunning and the story was cute but the words were way too small. I think they wanted the kids to focus more on the art than the writing though. Either way it was super cute!

[Caitlin Cohen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this for my young toddler. We receive PJ Library books and love that is attached to a similar program based on art work. Adorable, we played hide/seek with little hippo and learn how to say butterfly.

[Jj · Rating 2 out of 5]

This seemed like it could be a good one, but it falls flat. Maybe it's the translation?

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute color and number book with a hidden meaning about a hippo playing near the Nile river. Toddler and up

[Christine Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Board book. Hippo hides on each page. I had just one baby today, and he was not into this book at all. I will try it again with a different group.

[Ezra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not for me.