But Not the Hippopotamus

Written & illustrated by Sandra Boynton

Part of the Boynton on Board series

A shy hippo musters courage to join the fun. Will it say yes?

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16 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a lively bog, a shy hippo watches spirited animals revel in joy. Torn between staying in the shadows or joining the fun, the hippo faces a pivotal choice. As the animal pack invites her to join, will she find the courage to say yes and embrace new adventures? This whimsical tale of bravery and inclusion will have readers cheering for the hippo's leap into the unknown.

From the publisher

A shy hippo makes a big impact in this Sandra Boynton classic. Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 16
Reading age: 1–2
Audience: Board
Lexile: AD390L

Themes & topics

Books about shyness Books about animals Books about hippos and rhinos

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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5.0

“This board book packs a lot of great qualities into a small package. The rhyming text and flow of the book make it appealing for very young children, and the clever pairings of rhyming animals are fun for slightly older toddlers too. The story itself is clever and silly, but moves quickly and reaches a happy resolution. If I was having a new baby and could only keep a handful of board books, this one would probably make the cut.”

Lauren Hancock

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