Books like Mrs. Hippo's Pizza Parlour by Vivian French
Mrs. Hippo’s Pizza Parlour follows the adventures of a hippopotamus proprietor who has built a pizza business that is not thriving. Her son William, full of imagination, devises a brilliant strategy to rescue the shop from financial trouble. With humor and engaging illustrations, the story celebrates creativity, family teamwork, and the art of entrepreneurial marketing in a child-friendly kitchen setting.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Vivian French
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