A Story for Hippo

A Story for Hippo
Author: Simon Puttock
Publisher: Scholastic
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439262194

Hippo and Monkey are best, best, best friends and when the wise old Hippo dies, Monkey is very sad until Chameleon helps him remember the stories he and Hippo shared.

A Hippo Love Story

A Hippo Love Story
Author: Karen Paolillo
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-05-02
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0143531530

When the threads that hold human society together unravel, the animal kingdom suffers. Karen Paolillo discovered this first-hand in Zimbabwe when she developed a close connection with thirteen hippos in their natural habitat, the Turgwe River. Her mission to save these exceptional animals after they came under threat of drought, land invasions and poachers developed into a beautiful African love story. It is also the stirring tale of how one woman faced personal and financial adversities while ensuring the survival of a family of hippos, with Bob, a three-ton bull, as their leader. With the establishment of the Turgwe Hippo Trust, Karen has triumphed as guardian of the hippos, and the animals have prospered ever since. A Hippo Love Story shares this heroic journey of a nature lover who became an ally of one of Africa's most fearsome animal species.

Mouse and Hippo

Mouse and Hippo
Author: Mike Twohy
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481451251

“Entertaining…A storytime hit.” —School Library Journal “Young listeners will be pleased to make the acquaintance of these two cheerful creatures and, quite possibly, inspired to view the world in engaging new ways.” —Kirkus Reviews “Though they see the world differently and are such physical opposites…their open acceptance of each other’s point of view shows they share the most important quality needed for meaningful connection.” —The Horn Book Mouse creates a painting for his new friend Hippo—and Hippo returns the kindness in an unlikely way—in this delightful story about doing your best to make a friend happy! Mouse offers to paint a portrait of his new friend Hippo, but Hippo doesn’t quite fit on Mouse’s canvas. Still Hippo is delighted. In return, Hippo returns the favor for his new friend in the best way he knows how. In a surprising story sure to cause giggles, picture book readers will ask for this book over and over again!

Here Comes Doctor Hippo

Here Comes Doctor Hippo
Author: Jonathan London
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1635926815

Little Hippo loves to pretend, and today he is playing a doctor. He tries to examine Big Hippo, Very Tall Giraffe, Giant Crocodile, Elephant, and other patients. But not everyone plays the way Doctor Hippo expected. Especially not Lion. Lion does not want to play Doctor Hippo's game. When he lets out a huge roar, the little doctor races home to find that Mama Hippo's medicine is the best of all. Jonathan London's reassuring story is perfectly matched by Gilles Eduar's warm and whimsical illustrations.

Hippos Can Swim

Hippos Can Swim
Author: Pablo Bernasconi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2005
Genre: Fear
ISBN: 9781741661095

Who ever heard of a hippo who didn't swim? Hippo's family all love to swim - but not him. He's afraid of the water. So he sets off to find himself some friends who don't like swimming either. He tries skipping rope with the rabbits, but he's too heavy to jump. He goes on the seesaw, but even seven monkeys aren't enough to lift him off the ground. He can't even climb trees. Eventually he decides to face his fears, and plunges into the lagoon... only to find that in his own element, he is as light as a bird. Hilarious, quirky illustrations bring to life this delightful story about taking the plunge.

Veronica

Veronica
Author: Roger Duvoisin
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2012-12-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307804755

Veronica, a hippopotamus who wants to stand out from the herd and be famous, travels to the big city where she indeed does stand out. Causing traffic jams, blocking sidewalks, and devouring a pushcart vendor’s vegetables in one big gulp, Veronia is arrested and jailed. How she discovers that there is no place like home is told with warm humor and sublimely mirthful illustrations that are great fun to share with a young child.

Fiona the Hippo

Fiona the Hippo
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0310766370

Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a happy, healthy hippopotamus. Fiona the Hippo teaches children: Anything is possible with positivity and perseverance Never give up, no matter what the odds Love and support from others are powerful In this whimsical and inspiring tale, children will: Laugh as they read about Fiona letting out a snort, wiggling her ears, and saying, "I’ve got this." Be delighted to meet Fiona’s lovable animal friends at the zoo Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Bad Dog, Marley), is a heroine for children and adults everywhere, and she will steal hearts and give readers the courage to face whatever challenges they might have in their own lives. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona, It’s Bedtime A Very Fiona Christmas

Hippos Are Huge!

Hippos Are Huge!
Author: Jonathan London
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1536246360

“With gorgeous mixed-media illustrations and accessible, engaging language, this picture book will spur interest in the world of hippos.” — School Library Journal (starred review) The deadliest animal in Africa isn’t the lion or the crocodile — it’s the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour. Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don’t get too close — they could chomp you in two!

Happy Hippo

Happy Hippo
Author: Charles Santoso
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781760273262

Hippo was a hippo. Nothing more, nothing less. Im so plain... he sighed. Hippo wishes he had something a little extra... like a long trunk or a fancy mane. So what happens when Hippo stumbles upon a turtle that can make all his wishes come true?!