Hot Hippo
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Book Overview
Hippo was hot and thought how wonderful it would be to live in the water. Hippo pleaded with the god of Everything and Everywhere to let him live in the rivers and streams.
Ngai agreed Hippo could live in the water but only if he promised not to eat the little fishes and to come out of the water at night and eat grass. The story of how Hippo came to live in the river instead of on dry land.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0340413913
ISBN13:9780340413913
Release Date:October 1986
Publisher:Hachette Children's
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.3" x 10.0"
Age Range:5 to 7 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Fun and adorable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book was given to me by my mother-in-law who used to read it to my husband when he was a small child. I have never had so much fun with a book while reading it to kids. "AHA!" They love to read it with you. It warms your heart and creates some unforgettable memories as you learn why children's version of why the hippo lives in water. I highly suggest to every parent with a boy or girl. It's wonderful.
A Must-Have, Out-Loud Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book, with its vivid and whimsical watercolors and delightful tone, is a fun and rewarding read-aloud book to share with any child. Hippo's gentle and happy personality captures small children's attention, while the all-powerful Ngai -- "god of Everything and Everywhere -- gives them a delicious shiver up their spine. I have read this book aloud for children uncountable times and have yet to see it fail to please. It should be back in print! So, if you can get your hands on a copy, enjoy.
Absolutely charming
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Mwenye Hadithi writes wonderful animal fables. Hippo is amongst his sweetest. I wish the book was still in hardcover! Makes an excellent read-aloud, and the watercolor illustrations are a great complement.
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