Penguin Books Australia

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.

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...

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...

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!

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.

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...

'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!

 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...

' 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.

'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 . . .

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

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

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 . . .

While Mum and Dad are working, Grandpa looks after Georgie.
They read stories, plant flowers and play dress-ups.
One day, Georgie says, 'Today I'm big and you're a baby. Okay?'
'Okay,' says Grandpa Baby.

What will Georgie and Grandpa Baby get up to?

'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 . . .

This is a delightful read-aloud book for young children from the combined talents of Margaret Wild and Deborah Niland.