The Hippo‑NOT‑Amus by Tony & Jan Payne

The Hippo-NOT-Amus is a charming and colourful English picture book about Portly, a little hippopotamus who is tired of being… just a hippopotamus. He tries being everything from a rhinoceros to a giraffe, with homemade horns, wings, and other imaginative contrivances. The result is a series of amusing failures and a heartwarming story about finding joy in being yourself.

Authors: Tony & Jan Payne

Illustrator: Guy Parker-Rees

The book is richly illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, known for Giraffes Can’t Dance, making it perfect for reading aloud and for children who love humour, colour and animals.

Condition: Good used condition.

Suitable for: Children aged 3–8, read-alouds, preschools, collectors of Guy Parker-Rees books.

Perfect for reading aloud at home or in preschool;

Children who love animals, humour, and imaginative pictures;

Collections of modern classic picture books.