Nilo, como mi papa

Bertie, a young hippopotamus, wants to drink coffee, read the newspaper, use a credit card, and more, just like Daddy, who appeases the eager hippo with age-appropriate options such as making a newspaper hat. At story's end, the tables turn when Daddy wants to play like Bertie.

About the author

Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in 1986, but his big breakthrough came 6 years later with The Rainbow Fish. Today, Marcus has illustrated over 50 books, which have been translated into more than 50 languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife Debora and his children in Bern.

Summary

Bertie, a young hippopotamus, wants to drink coffee, read the newspaper, use a credit card, and more, just like Daddy, who appeases the eager hippo with age-appropriate options such as making a newspaper hat. At story's end, the tables turn when Daddy wants to play like Bertie.

Product details

• Authors: Marcus Pfister
• Assisted by: Eida de la Vega (Translation)
• Publisher: Hachette Children's Book
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 01.01.2011
• Subject: Children's and young people's books
• EAN: 9780735840065
• ISBN: 978-0-7358-4006-5
• Pages: 32
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Illustrations: farb. Abb.
• Dimensions (packing): 21.5 x 25.7 x 0.4 cm
• Series: Bertie; Bertie
• Subjects: Schweizer SchriftstellerInnen; Werke (div.); Swissness