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Bold and vibrant illustrations, inspired by egyptianstyle art, and hieroglyphs make the book a work of art. The little hippo a childrens book inspired by egyptian art. Through this simple, moving, and beautifully illustrated story young readers will discover how and why the hippopotamus was such an. Blue faience hippopotamus was a frequent subject of ancient egyptian art. Many different types of hippopotamus representations occurred throughout ancient egypt, but the most famous are doubtless the wonderful faience hippopotami. One of artist marc chagalls most enduring paintings is the basis for this beautifully crafted childrens book that tells an enchanting story. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Hippo and friends will soon find out that being yourself is what lifes about. The illustrator of this book, anja klauss, based her illustrations on the ancient style of egyptian art. Ancient egypt books for kids read through ancient egypt. Booktopia has the little hippo, a childrens book inspired by egyptian art by. Three kids, inspire me, congratulations, car seats, writer, student, children.

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