But Not the Hippopotamus
1982
First Published
4.24
Average Rating
16
Number of Pages
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! COME JOIN THE LOT OF US! And she just doesn’t know—Should she stay? Should she go? But YES the hippopotamus!
Avg Rating
4.24
Number of Ratings
14,665
5 STARS
51%
4 STARS
28%
3 STARS
16%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
2%
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Author
Sandra Boynton
Author · 85 books
Sandra Keith Boynton is a popular American humorist, songwriter, children's author and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated more than forty books for both children and adults, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and four music albums. Although she does not license her characters to be redrawn or adapted, she has herself designed—for various companies—calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys. —Wikipedia
