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Helga's Big Splash [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

by Matthew Kalil (Author), Archie Collier (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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Helga the Hippo lives on the banks of a river in Africa. She loves to keep her friends cool under the hot sun by making a big splash at the water hole, but one cold morning Helga's Big Splash makes her friends say things that hurt her and in response she resorts to drastic measures...

Enjoyed by children and adults alike, this story gently and humorously looks at the issue of fat-shaming. We learn how to accept ourselves and the splash we make.
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    5 - 18 years
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    March 14, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01D04D0PE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Xlibris Publishing (March 14, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9062 KB
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Mr. Paul S. Mendelson
5.0 out of 5 stars God-children are never easy to please present-wise
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016
God-children are never easy to please present-wise, but this was a winner. Perfectly judged both in text and illustration, it brought a smile to my face on every page, and a peel of giggles from the recipients. It's a joy to give a gift which is non-technological, but based on human skill and talent - and this is one of those. Great for kids, but also lovely for adults to read out loud at bedtime or to a group. More from both these creators please.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016
My friend has three daughters … all of them bratty and bitchy … since getting acquainted with Helga, their attitudes towards themselves and others have changed drastically … for the better.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Loved this story of free-spirited Helga the Hippopotamus
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016
Loved this story of free-spirited Helga the Hippopotamus, who is spun off course when friends fat-shame her at the water hole. Matthew Kalil’s simple, well-chosen words and Archie Collier’s fun illustrations give a positive message about self-acceptance to the littlies, before puberty and the cult of thinness strike. A great bedtime read.
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Rachel Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars A winner!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
Such a sweet, smart book! All about how to accept yourself, no matter who or what animal you are! Beautifully drawn as well. My son loves this book!
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Alannah Birch
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming story about a girl hippo who longs to be loved for the way she is.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016
My daughter loves it. Everyone loves hippos, specially in sunglasses, sweatband and trainers.
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darryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016
Great book that I thoroughly enjoyed with captivating illustrations and well-written text.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016
Smart and fun. My niece adores this book.
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