hippopotamus

The happy hippopotami enjoy a merry holiday at the beach, wearing pretty beach pajamas, dancing the maypole, or battling with water guns.

An introduction to hippos and rhinos, describing their habitat, diet, and interesting characteristics.

Jolly hippos play a rambunctious game of hide-and-seek all over town.

Contains two stories featuring hippo friends George and Martha in which George must find a way to tell Martha he does not like the split pea soup she has made without hurting her feelings, and Martha consoles George when his plans to fly in a hot air balloon do not go as expected.

Great friends aren't hard to find--they're right here! "George and Martha: Rise and Shine" contains the classic stories "The Fibber," "The Experiment," and "The Picnic.".

A hippo and a bird become unlikely friends.

"When Hippo saves Mouse after he falls into the lake, Mouse paints his new friend's portrait to thank him"--Provided by publisher.

Humorous cartoon illustrations accompany short texts on trivia facts about animals, beginning with facts on hippos--such as the fact that they cannot swim--and ending with blue whales, which can grow up to one hundred feet long.

Contains three favorite stories, including "Tikki Tikki Tembo," a fanciful account of why Chinese children are given short names; "Hot Hippo," which explains why hippos live in water; and "The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin," a retelling of the familiar story with penguins in the starring roles.