Hippobottymus picture book by Steve Smallman
Hippobottymus is a rhyming picture book by Steve Smallman, illustrated by Ada Grey, about jungle animals making music and a naughty hippo with a farting surprise. Its silliness and read-aloud rhymes suit shared story time, especially for children listed as aged 3–6.
At a glance
- A silly jungle-animal story built around rhymes, musical noises and a farting hippo surprise.
- Illustrated by Ada Grey and described as suitable for parents and children to read aloud.
- The listed reading age is 3–6 years.
Reference price: £7.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The rhyming format and comic noises give adults and children clear prompts for expressive shared reading.
- At 32 pages, it is a short picture-book option for a single story-time session.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Little Tiger |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 6 April 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1848690517 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1848690516 |
| Reading age | 3 - 6 years |
| Dimensions | 24.5 x 0.4 x 28 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for a humorous rhyming book to read aloud with children aged 3–6.
- Children who enjoy silly animal stories and bottom humour.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as funny, with giggles, an enjoyable story and appealing rhymes, and mentions particular enjoyment among five-year-olds. Readers also report that it feels good value. That feedback supports considering it for comic shared reading, though individual children may respond differently to its bottom humour.
Positive themes
- Customers report enjoying the humour and finding the book fun.
- Feedback praises the story's rhythm and rhyming structure.
- Customers describe it as good value for money.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hippobottymus about?
It is a rhyming jungle story in which animals make music and a naughty hippo causes a farting surprise.
What age is this book listed for?
The product details give a reading age of 3–6 years.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 32 pages.
Who wrote and illustrated Hippobottymus?
The listing names Steve Smallman as the author and Ada Grey as the illustrator.
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