But Not the Hippopotamus

(Board book)

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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! COME JOIN THE LOT OF US!
And she just doesnt know
Should she stay Should she go
But YES the hippopotamus!

Author Bio

Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, childrens author, songwriter, producer, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over eighty-five childrens books and seven general audience books, including fiveNew York Timesbestsellers. More than 90 million of her books have been sold, mostly to friends and family, she says. She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced seven albums of renegade childrens music. Three of her sevenalbums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold) andPhiladelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum (over 1 million copies sold). Boynton has also directed many music videos of her songs, including the award-winning One Shoe Blues starring B.B. King, Alligator Stroll starring Josh Turner, and Tyrannosaurus Funk (animated) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.