Hooray! There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Having a Birthday Party

Author: Hazel Edwards

Illustrator: Deborah Niland

'Only three sleeps to go and then it's my birthday!

There's a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake. It's his birthday, too.

We are going to have our party together.

A jungle party. And all our friends can come in animal costumes.'

The hippo is back to celebrate his 30th birthday with a brand-new book! Join him and his friends for a jungle-inspired celebration full of games and lots of jungle-party treats!

Download all the things you need for your very own Hippo birthday party here puffin.com.au/hippo

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Book Cover:  There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake

The imaginary Hippo can do what he likes on the roof. In fact, he does all the things a little girl wishes she could, but is not allowed. When she takes a bath, the hippo takes a shower; when she goes to bed, the hippo watches television on the roof. And when the repair men come to fix the roof, the hippo conveniently disappears, returning of course to eat a very large piece of cake.

The imaginary Hippo can do what he likes on the roof. In fact, he does all the things a little girl wishes she could, but is not allowed. When she takes a bath, the hippo takes a shower; when she goes...

Published: 31/01/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501367
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Guess What? There's a Hippopotamus on the Hospital Roof Eating Cake
I didn't want to go to hospital. My big sister said, 'My hippo knows all about hospitals. He can go with you.' There's a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake. And he's going to hospital too.

Everybody's favourite hippopotamus is back in a wonderful new picture book sure to delight old and new fans of the cake-eating hippo.

This much-loved and best-selling series has sold worldwide and been translated...

I didn't want to go to hospital. My big sister said, 'My hippo knows all about hospitals. He can go with you.' There's a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake. And he's going to hospital too.

Everybody's...

Published: 08/01/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501374
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  My Hippopotamus is on Our Caravan Roof Getting Sunburnt
'There's something on the roof,' whispered Mummy in the middle of the night.

Thump.
Thump.
Thump.

The world-famous hippo returns for a seaside holiday with the family from There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake . And what does our imaginary hippo pack in his overnight bag? Cake, of course!



'There's something on the roof,' whispered Mummy in the middle of the night.

Thump.
Thump.
Thump.

The world-famous hippo returns for a seaside holiday with the family from There's a Hippopotamus on Our...



Published: 09/01/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501381
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Look, There's a Hippopotamus in the Playground Eating Cake
I've got a new school bag.
I put my red drink bottle and my red lunch box in my school bag.
My hippopotamus is packing his school bag too.

The little girl from There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake is starting her first day of school!

She takes her hippopotamus with her and together they face those first-day-at-school experiences – meeting your teacher, eating , lunch in the playground...



I've got a new school bag.
I put my red drink bottle and my red lunch box in my school bag.
My hippopotamus is packing his school bag too.

The little girl from There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating...



Published: 03/07/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501404
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Hey Hippopotamus, Do Babies Eat Cake Too?
'Mummy is having a baby . . .
I've got a daddy and a big brother, but we haven't had a baby before. So I told my hippopotamus who lives on the roof and eats cake.
He knows everything about babies.'

'Mummy is having a baby . . .
I've got a daddy and a big brother, but we haven't had a baby before. So I told my hippopotamus who lives on the roof and eats cake.
He knows everything about babies.'

Published: 03/09/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501398
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Difficult Personalities: A Practical Guide to Managing the Hurtful

We all have people in our lives who frustrate, annoy or hurt us.   Consider those who claim 'I'm always right!', workplace bullies, or obsessive personality types.   And most of us hurt others occasionally, too.

We all have people in our lives who frustrate, annoy or hurt us.   Consider those who claim 'I'm always right!', workplace bullies, or obsessive personality types.   And most of us hurt others...

Published: 01/06/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143011989
RRP: $26.95
Book Cover:  Stickybeak
Stickybeak is a duck. He is a school pet and visits students on weekends. This weekend, Stickybeak shows Mum that he is a duck with a mind of his own. Paperback
Stickybeak is a duck. He is a school pet and visits students on weekends. This weekend, Stickybeak shows Mum that he is a duck with a mind of his own. Paperback
Published: 02/06/1989
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140541144
RRP: $14.95

Also by Deborah Niland

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Book Cover:  It's Bedtime, William
By Deborah Niland

Every night, William thinks up reasons why he shouldn't go to bed.

One evening there is a very BIG reason – someone has come to visit William.

Will his parents believe him?

Does William ever get to sleep?

This delightful story about that tricky time at the end of every young family's day is guaranteed to make both child and parent smile!

'Keep producing books, Deborah; they just get better and...








Every night, William thinks up reasons why he shouldn't go to bed.

One evening there is a very BIG reason – someone has come to visit William.

Will his parents believe him?

Does William ever get...





Published: 22/02/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143505402
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Annie's Chair
Today, Annie was boiling mad. Someone was sleeping in her chair!

'No one is allowed on my chair!' Annie tells everyone.

But who has broken the rule? And what will Annie do to get her favourite chair back?

From the much-loved illustrator of There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake , comes a delightful character – a little girl with a determined streak and an adorable personality!

Today, Annie was boiling mad. Someone was sleeping in her chair!

'No one is allowed on my chair!' Annie tells everyone.

But who has broken the rule? And what will Annie do to get her favourite chair back?...

Published: 12/10/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501985
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Annie to the Rescue

 Annie is as brave as can be. When she tumbles over she doesn't cry. If a moth flutters close, Annie doesn't squeal. Even when her big brother Jack tries to scare her, Annie doesn't scream.

 

One day, Annie sees Callisto the cat stuck in a tree. Annie climbs the tree to get Callisto down, but Annie gets stuck herself. And Callisto has managed to get down the tree! Mum and Jack offer to help...

 Annie is as brave as can be. When she tumbles over she doesn't cry. If a moth flutters close, Annie doesn't squeal. Even when her big brother Jack tries to scare her, Annie doesn't scream.

 ...

Published: 28/06/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143503095
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Double Trouble

' Do we look like each other?
Well, I don't agree.
I know my twin brother

looks much more like me!'

With insight, wit and love, Deborah Niland has captured perfectly all the joys and challenges of a two-toddler household.


' Do we look like each other?
Well, I don't agree.
I know my twin brother

looks much more like me!'

With insight, wit and love, Deborah Niland has captured perfectly all the joys and challenges of a two-toddler...


Published: 28/02/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143502074
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Chatterbox
Max's baby sister, Daisy, is gorgeous! But when is she going to talk?

'Say moo,' says Mum. 'Say neigh,' says Dad.

'Say baa,' says Nana. 'Say quack,' Says Max.

But Daisy just sticks her bottom in the air and says nothing, until one day . . .

Max's baby sister, Daisy, is gorgeous! But when is she going to talk?

'Say moo,' says Mum. 'Say neigh,' says Dad.

'Say baa,' says Nana. 'Say quack,' Says Max.

But Daisy just sticks her bottom in the air...

Published: 29/09/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501619
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  When I Was a Baby
By Deborah Niland

Babies are so good at being babies, then they grow up to be big kids.

But there is one special thing they'll always love...

Babies are so good at being babies, then they grow up to be big kids.

But there is one special thing they'll always love...

Published: 05/05/2008
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9780143502296
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  When Coco Was a Kitten Board Book

Picture-perfect books to share

Coco the kitten is cuddly,
fun and full of mischief.
What will she be like when
she's a big grown-up cat?

 




Picture-perfect books to share

Coco the kitten is cuddly,
fun and full of mischief.
What will she be like when
she's a big grown-up cat?

 




Published: 30/03/2009
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9780143304067
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  When I Was A Baby: Puffin Baby
Picture-perfect books to share

Babies are so good at being babies, then they grow up to be big kids. But there is one special thing they'll always love . . .

Picture-perfect books to share

Babies are so good at being babies, then they grow up to be big kids. But there is one special thing they'll always love . . .

Published: 28/08/2006
Format:
ISBN: 9780143501794
RRP: $12.95

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