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A12=John Butler
Author_John Butler
Author_Marion Dane Bauer
Category=YBC
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Product details
- ISBN 9781847380951
- Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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During the catastrophic tsunami of 2004, a family of hippos was swept out to sea from their home on Sabaki River, in Eastern Kenya. The sole survivor of the disastor was a baby hippo who was rescued and given the name Owen. Motherless and alone, Owen is befriended by Mzee, a giant male tortoise at a local nature reserve. This moving and charming tale is the story of their friendship.
John Butler has illustrated more than forty books for children, including Little Chick, Little Bunny, A Mama for Owen, and While You Were Sleeping. He has worked for Sesame Street and Time magazine and resides in the United Kingdom.
