George and Martha Tons of Fun
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1980

George and Martha Tons of Fun

By James Marshall

Two hippo friends navigate friendship's ups and downs with humor and heart.

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48 pages
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Join George and Martha, two hippo friends, as they navigate the joys and challenges of friendship. From misunderstandings to sweet tooth dilemmas, each story reveals the importance of listening, setting boundaries, and the occasional need to keep opinions to oneself. Will their bond withstand the trials of everyday life? Discover the humor and heart in these tales that capture the essence of true friendship.

From the publisher

Another quintet of stories about the pleasures and problems of a great friendship: “The Sweet Tooth, “ “The Misunderstanding, “ “The Hypnotist, “ “The Special Gift, “ and “The Photograph.” “Marshall must have had great fun dreaming up poses for the two.” – Kirkus Reviews

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Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about hippos and rhinos
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
43671
Publication
Published
October 27, 1986
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395426463

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