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How Billy Hippo Learned To Swim

How Billy Hippo Learned To Swim

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A young boy named Billy Hippo is scared of water, but two frogs and a surprise help him overcome his fear.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 28 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2018
Publisher: Little Door Books


Billy Hippo is a picture book that tells the story of a young hippopotamus who despises water. He finds it too cold, too scary, and too wet. Swimming is not something he wants to try, even when his family encourages him to do so. However, two cheeky frogs and a big surprise are about to change Billy's mind about water.

Billy's family tries everything they can to persuade him to enjoy swimming. They take him to the pool, play games in the water, and even offer him rewards if he learns to swim. But Billy is stubborn and refuses to give in.

One day, Billy and his family are visiting a nearby lake. While they are there, two cheeky frogs approach Billy and start to tease him. They ask him why he doesn't like water, and Billy responds that it's too cold, too scary, and too wet. The frogs then offer to teach him how to swim, and Billy is hesitant at first.

But the frogs are persistent, and they promise to make swimming fun for Billy. They show him some tricks and teach him how to float on his back. Billy is surprised by how much fun it is, and he starts to enjoy himself.

As the day goes on, Billy becomes more and more confident in the water. He starts to swim faster and play games with his family. He even tries to catch fish with his bare hands.

Eventually, Billy realizes that he had been missing out on a lot of fun by not swimming. He thanks the two cheeky frogs for teaching him how to swim and promises to never again underestimate the power of water.

Billy Hippo is a heartwarming story that teaches children the importance of trying new things and overcoming their fears. It also shows the power of friendship and the importance of being open-minded. The illustrations in the book are beautiful and vibrant, and they help to bring the story to life.

In conclusion, Billy Hippo is a must-read book for children of all ages. It's a story that will inspire and entertain, and it will teach children valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of water.

Weight: 166g
Dimension: 243 x 241 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780992752088

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