{"product_id":"schleich-hippopotamus-1","title":"Schleich - Hippopotamus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAges 3+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing to see here... or is there? With only its small ears and nostrils peeking above the water, the hippopotamus is perfectly at home cooling off beneath the African sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully detailed Schleich Hippopotamus brings one of Africa’s most impressive animals into your child’s small world play. From lazy days in the watering hole to nighttime grazing adventures, its realistic design gives children plenty of inspiration for storytelling, animal discovery and imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with the quality and attention to detail Schleich is known for, this durable animal figure is designed to withstand years of adventures and become part of a growing WILD LIFE collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentically detailed hippopotamus figure with realistic features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages open ended, imaginative and small world play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for creating African wildlife scenes, watering holes, zoos and safari adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps children discover and learn about animals through hands on play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Schleich craftsmanship made for everyday play and collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with other Schleich WILD LIFE animals and playsets for expanding their world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size makes it easy to add to play scenes, sensory trays and animal collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren aged 3 years and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschoolers and school aged children who love animals, wildlife and imaginative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle animal enthusiasts building their own Schleich collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafari, zoo and African wildlife themed small world play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with other Schleich WILD LIFE animals for larger storytelling adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality gift or stocking filler for children who love realistic animal figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay Ideas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an African watering hole and surround it with other wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd sand, rocks, water and natural materials to create a sensory safari scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a zoo or wildlife reserve using blocks, magnetic tiles or open ended play pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the hippopotamus for animal recognition, storytelling and conversations about habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate your own safari adventure and decide what happens when the hippo finally leaves the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelops Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImaginative thinking and storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage and vocabulary development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal recognition and early knowledge of the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and cooperative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative thinking and world building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12.7 x 4.8 x 6.1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48973281198312,"sku":"SC14938","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9727\/9132\/files\/SchleichHippoNew.jpg?v=1789964140","url":"https:\/\/iqmstore.com.au\/products\/schleich-hippopotamus-1","provider":"IQM Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}