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But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton

But Not the Hippopotamus

Board Book – November 30, 1982

Sandra Boynton

Boynton Bookworks · Print & ebook · November 30, 1982

A hesitant hippo makes a big impact in this whimsical story about taking a chance from board book creator Sandra Boynton.

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Who it’s for
A shy hippo’s choice gives this playful animal tale its gentle sense of suspense.
Themes
Courage, Trying something new, Belonging
Pacing
Mixed

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A hesitant hippo makes a big impact in this whimsical story about taking a chance from board book creator Sandra Boynton. Follow along as this shy hippo observes spirited animals cavort in a bog, try on new hats, and go for a jog, all while longing to join in the fun. Building toward an exciting ending, readers will be cheering on the hippopotamus as it finds the courage to say YES to trying something new. Then the animal pack Comes scurrying back, Saying, HEY!

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COME JOIN THE LOT OF US! And she just doesn’t know— Should she stay? Should she go? But YES the hippopotamus!

A Hesitant Hippo

A shy hippo’s choice gives this playful animal tale its gentle sense of suspense.

Come here for

  • A whimsical story about finding the nerve to join in
  • Spirited animals, a bog, hats, and a jog

Expect

  • A hesitant hippo at the heart of the fun
  • An encouraging nudge toward trying something new

Where it sits

Hippos & Rhinos89%
Funny Stories54%
Stories in Verse46%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Hippos & Rhinos
  • Funny Stories
  • Imagination & Play
Authors
Sandra Boynton
Publisher
Boynton Bookworks
Published
November 30, 1982
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Courage · Trying something new · Belonging
Reading lane
Hippos & Rhinos