A classic story about a girl and her imaginary Hippo friend. The Hippo lives on the roof of the family home and does things that all children would love to be doing, like riding a bike, eating cake, watching TV, working at the zoo and never getting into trouble. But when the leak on the roof is fixed, what happens to the Hippo???

How can reading There’s a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Cake support your child’s learning?

• Encourages imagination and creative thinking through a fun make believe story.
• Introduces descriptive, playful and action words which can help build language and vocabulary.
• Uses repetition and humour to engage children and help them recall information from the story.
• Encourages children to share ideas and make predictions.
• Children may relate to the characters and their family experiences, helping them make connections to their own lives.