The Unhappy Hippopotamus
The Unhappy Hippopotamus
4.5/5
Goodreads

The Unhappy Hippopotamus

Written by Nancy Moore & illustrated by Edward Leight
Hardcover
5 - 8
Reading age
0
Jun 1, 1957
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

Amazon

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

Miss Harriet Hippopotamus isn’t happy and in the midst of this melancholy, she’s “completely and entirely and altogether” forgotten how to smile. In an effort to find her glee again, she leaves her river home and moves into a proper house.

Reviews

    The Creatives Behind the Book

    Awards Given to This Book

    What Has Nancy Moore Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Nancy Moore know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    What Has Edward Leight Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Edward Leight know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    Similar Books to This Book

      picture
      How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
      5.5
      Marjorie Priceman
      chapter
      Harry, El Perrito Sucio/Harry the Dirty Dog
      Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham
      chapter
      The Very Best of Friends
      Margaret Wild, Julie Vivas
      picture
      La Leyenda de Piedra Papel Tijera
       
      chapter
      Jeeves in the Morning
      Series
      P. G. Wodehouse
      picture
      Bunicuta Hotomana
       
      picture
      Owen & Mzee
      Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu, Peter Greste
      picture
      Once Upon a Snowstorm
      5.3
      Richard Johnson
      chapter
      Bored—Nothing to Do!
      Peter Spier
      picture
      Un Oso Muy Hambriento
       
      View more

    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780814903681
    Publication Date
    June 1, 1957
    Publisher
    Vanguard Press
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1957
    0
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years

    Contribute to this page

    Core Score - 40%

    Still needs the basics.

    Depth Score - 9%

    Just the barebones.

    Improve this page

    Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

    Top Contributors
    01
    @elainethelibrarian
    3

    Bookroo

    Book Clubs

    Follow Bookroo