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Hanna's Cold Winter (Picture Books) Library Binding – January 1, 1993

by Trish Marx (Author), Barbara Knutson (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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A true-life story set in Budapest during the dark days of World War II explains how the people of the city--despite the cold, lack of food, and wartime hardships--devised a plan to save their beloved hippos in the zoo.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    1 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Lerner Pub Group
  7. Publication date
    January 1, 1993
  8. ISBN-10
    0876147724
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0876147726
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A curious true incident is incorporated into a pleasant glimpse of a Budapest family during WW II. Tibor describes Sunday outings, on Papa's day off from the paprika factory, to see the bridge over the Danube or visit the hippopotamuses at the zoo, where they thrive in the natural warm springs. But wartime shortages threaten hippos, even more than people, until Papa suggests feeding them straw, such as that in their own doormat; the hippos then survive the war's coldest winter by eating 9,000 straw hats and slippers contributed by loyal fans. The war is offstage here; what's of interest is the warm period picture of family and city, authentically portrayed in Knutson's adroitly sketched pencil and watercolor art. (Picture book. 4-9) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lerner Pub Group (January 1, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Library Binding ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0876147724
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0876147726
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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Trish Marx

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I write books for kids about things that really interest me. I need to fall in love with my subject, because I'll be spending many hours working on the book. My books usually involve travel - mummies in Peru, Forbidden City in China, Palestinian and Jewish kids in Israel, amazing Edi in a Kosovo refugee camp, alligators in the Everglades, Hanna the hippo in the Budapest Zoo, and the rough cow pasture in Ohio where the Wright Brothers secretly flew their new invention - the flying machine. I have a MA in journalism, and my books are often based on oral histories, interviews, and lots of observation. They have won their share of awards along the way, but I am most honored by the letters and comments I get from the kids who have read them.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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JT
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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Great quality, only I didn’t realize it was not hard cover
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JenT
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely and touching story
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2011
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Since we live in Hungary and are familiar with the places mentioned in this book, it made it an extra special read. The pictures are gorgeous and the story is very touching and heart-warming. I actually got choked up at the end and had problems reading the last page. My kids really enjoyed the story and simply saw how kind and giving the family was (they didn't understand my tears!)
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anya
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story great condition.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2010
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The book arrived on time and it was in great condition. My friend told me about hearing this true story when she was small, hence her love for Hippos.
I also enjoyed the illustrations, reminded me of Hungary.
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Maryann V. Macdonald
5.0 out of 5 stars So glad to see this title back in print!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2011
The story of how the citizens of Budapest saved their hippos from starvation during WWII is a little-known one, brought to life in fiction by Trish Marx in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Today's children will love the tale, and will be drawn back in time to this dramatic era, now long-distant from our lives. I enjoyed this story with my daughter. Now her daughter will have the chance to savor it, too.
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TriciaLeeF
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2009
We love this book! We lived in Budapest for four years and finding this book was a delightful surprise. The kids thrilled to see familiar places painted in wonderful watercolor. And the story is beautiful too - very moving. I am sorely tempted to buy copies of this book for all our friends, relatives, co-workers, etc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming true story
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2019
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My 10, 7, and 5 year olds loved it.
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