The Hippo-not-amus

Written by Tony Payne and Jan Payne · Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

A hippo seeks excitement by trying to be other animals. What will he discover about himself?

4.0 Goodreads · 137 ratings

32 pages· 1,011 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD600L

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Bookroo's summary

Portly the hippo is tired of his mundane life and sets off on an adventure to become something new. As he encounters various animals, he attempts to mimic their ways, hoping to find where he truly belongs. Will Portly's quest for identity lead him to happiness, or will he realize that being himself is the greatest adventure of all? Join Portly in this whimsical journey filled with laughter and self-discovery, where each encounter brings a new lesson and a step closer to understanding his true self.

From the publisher

Portly didn’t ask to be a hippo; he was just born that way. And frankly, he’s starting to find being a hippo kind of boring–standing in the water all day up to his eyeballs, eating grass–no fun at all! So he embarks on a journey to figure out just what kind of animal to be, and along the way, meets all kinds of creatures. As he tries to do everything they do, this heartwarming story of a youngster searching for his identity and trying to be somebody he’s not will strike a chord with all readers. Repetitive, silly text and bright illustrations make HIPPO-NOT-AMUS an infectiously fun read.

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