By Holly Sterling (author) , Holly Sterling (illustrator)
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If this exuberant story doesn’t have toddlers jumping for sheer joy, then it’s hard to know what will! Ruby and Oscar are playing their favourite game when suddenly ‘Hic!’ Oscar gets the hiccups. But how to get rid of them? Ruby has lots of ideas, including dancey-dancing, jumpity-jumping and twirly-twirling.
She even tries a bit of magic with her wand but nothing works until she has a really brilliant idea. The story is a delight and Holly Sterling’s illustrations of Ruby and Oscar are irresistible, full of life and energy; everyone will want to share in the fun with this little girl and her dog. ~ Andrea Reece
How do you stop the hiccups? Find out what happens when Ruby' s puppy Oscar gets the hiccups. Ruby tries all kinds of things, from hoppity-hop and slurpity-slurp to her special magic spell.
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But nothing seems to work...!
Holly Sterling is a children's book author and illustrator of more than twelve picture books, including Hiccups! , the 15 Things Not To Do With a ... series, written by Margaret McAllister, the Everybody Feels ... series, written by Moira Butterfield, and her author-illustrator debut with Walker, Karate Kids , which was shortlisted for The Telegraph Sports Book of the Year Award.
Alongside making books, Holly is also passionate about karate and, from a young age, has competed and won individual and team medals at both European and World level. Holly is now retired from competitive karate but teaches at her own dojos in Durham and Sunderland. Holly lives in Sunderland.
What do you most like drawing? Children
What do you find the hardest to draw? Hands
What's your secret weapon when it comes to illustrating? A good soft pencil and lots of energy!
What memories do you have of libraries as a kid? Overwhelming joy!
What books were most precious to you as a child? Brambly Hedge and Percy the Park Keepe r.
If you could have an illustrator decorate your house who would you choose? Chris Haughton
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How do you stop the hiccups? Find out what happens when Ruby' s puppy Oscar gets the hiccups.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Hiccups! and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Hiccups! features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Books for Babies and Toddlers, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Hiccups! was written by Holly Sterling and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
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