Books with title The Hippopotamus

When a baby hippopotamus is born green, rather than with the usual pink skin color, her parents and the other hippos are surprised, but not concerned. As time passes and the little green hippopotamus remains a pretty avocado green...the trouble begins. Green hippo hide is just way too different for the old bully Harold Hippo to ignore. From his prejudiced perspective, he poisons the views of all the other hippos until no hippo wants anything to do with Avocado or her parents. It isn't until hippopotamus hunters burst on the scene with guns blazing that the other hippos learn that the only way they can be saved...is by working together. A journey that begins with the end of innocence for a bunch of little hippo companions, continues as Avocado and her friends show leadership and courage, and ends with all the hippos learning the valuable lesson...that the color of one's skin is the least of our worries in life.

I am a story teller and songwriter and have included two of my favorite stories in this book. Pop Pop’s Pond and Russ the Hippopotamus are two fun and educational stories, contain fun activities, and both inspired by my grandchildren. I hope you get as much enjoyment and entertainment from this book as I have had in creating it.Pop Pop’s Pond is a real backyard pond and my favorite place. It’s not very big but it has everything a big pond or small lake would have living in, and around it.The story describes the pond, its inhabitants, and instills a sense of wonder and respect for nature to the reader.Russ the Hippopotamus is an educational story describing the hippopotamus and its environment in a creative and imaginative manner. As you will see, Russ’s imagination is as creative as yours.Although the young reader will have fun with these stories and the activities, the intent is to find and share a special time, where the more experienced reader, and the young reader, can use their imaginations and, together, visit these special places.

I Am introduces beginning readers to some of the world's most fascinating animals. From chimpanzees to rhinos and giraffes to humpback whales, this captivating series guides beginning readers through the characteristics and behaviors of each animal, with easy-to-read-text, vibrant photos, and amazing facts.I Am is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.