What Kind of Shoes Does a Hippopotamus Choose? - Out Now

Illustrated by Sebastien Braun and written by award-winning shoe designer Kat Maconie, comes a rolicking rhyming tale about many critters and the numerous shoes they wear.

This gorgeously witty picture book will delight and entertain readers of all ages. Readers will love calling out the cats in smart ballet flats, the bears wearing boat shoes, donkeys in mules embellished with jewels, and many, many more. With stunning illustrations by Sebastien Braun, What Kind of Shoes Does a Hippopotamus Wear? will be a book destined to be picked up and read over and over again.

What Kind of Shoes Does a Hippopotamus Choose? was published by Penguin US / Flamingo, on August 5th, 2025. Get your copy here!

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