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y separately published work icon I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas single work   picture book   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2016... 2016 I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
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'I want a hippopotamus for Christmas Only a hippopotamus will do... This cute little kitten has just one wish for Christmas-she REALLY wants a hippopotamus! How will Santa get this present under the Christmas tree? He's going to need a bigger sleigh! I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas was originally released in 1953 by 10-year-old Gayla Peevey, and was an instant hit. The song has been an enduring Christmas favourite ever since.' (Publication summary)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Lindfield, Chatswood - Gordon - Castlecrag area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Scholastic Australia , 2016 .
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      Extent: 24p + CDp.
      Description: col. illus.
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      • Published 1 October 2016
      ISBN: 9781760279356
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