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Picture Book Review: Who's Laughing? by David Bedford
Reviewed by Claire Saxby
How can Hippo sleep when others keep laughing?
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Hippo is trying to sleep but every time he tries, someone starts laughing. On each opening, Hippo asks ‘Who’s laughing?’ On the opposing page an animal laughs their special laugh, while partially hiding behind down-opening flaps. There are clues on each page as to who’s causing the laughter. Bright colour jungle images lead Hippo high and low in search of answers. Hippo’s friend, a little blue bird, accompanies him on his search. Eventually Hippo and the little blue bird fall prey to the laugh-maker too. The story ends with everyone laughing together.
This is the paperback version of Who’s Laughing? with the original released in 2006. The bright yellow cover and image of Hippo laughing is sure to attract the youngest of children. The blue bird is here too on the front cover and gives the reader an extra something to follow through the pages. The format is mid-sized and the paper sturdy, perfect for little hands to flip and flip their way through. Recommended for 2-4 year olds.
Who’s Laughing? by David Bedford ill Leonie Worthington
Little Hare paperback 2007
ISBN: 9781921272110 This book is available online at Fishpond. Buying through this link supports Aussiereviews.
Also by David Bedford The Way I Love You (2007, illustrated by Ann James)
Dads (2007, illustrated by Leonie Worthington)
Knock Knock (2005, illustrated by Bridget Strevens-Mazro)
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