✨ A hippo with a dream. A mouse with a worry. A friendship that takes flight. ✨Gertrude Hippopotamus is adventurous, daring, and full of big ideas. Her best friend, Sid the mouse, is a little more cautious. But when Gertrude decides she wants to do something truly impossible-learn how to fly-the pair set off on a whirlwind journey that takes them all the way to Paris and high into the clouds above the Eiffel Tower!Told in charming rhyme and brought to life with vibrant, playful illustrations, Gertrude and Sid is a heartwarming tale of courage, imagination, and the magic of friendship. Children will laugh at Gertrude's bold determination, feel for Sid's nervous worries, and cheer as the two soar through the sky together.Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom read-alouds, this delightful picture book will inspire children ages 3-7 to believe in themselves, embrace adventure, and celebrate the friends who make the journey worthwhile.⭐ Themes: friendship, courage, adventure, believing in yourself⭐ For readers who enjoy: Julia Donaldson, Oliver Jeffers, or classic rhyming tales