~ Slim Paperback

~ Winner of the Nestle Smarties Book Prize for 6-8 Years - 1990, and the Dutch Children's Jury Prize - 1991

Mr. Hoppy really loves his neighbour Mrs. Silver, and Mrs. Silver really loves her tortoise, Alfie.  One day Mrs. Silver asks Mr. Hoppy how to make Alfie grow, and suddenly Mr. Hoppy knows the way to win her heart.

With the help of a magical spell and some cabbage leaves, can Mr. Hoppy be happy at last?