You Should, You Should!

By Ginny Tilby

Hippo struggles with friends' demands to change. Can he stay true to himself?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Hippo's day takes a turn when friends insist, "You should prance! You should sing!" Overwhelmed by their demands, Hippo wonders if he can remain true to himself. As the pressure mounts, will Hippo find the courage to embrace his own identity, or will he lose himself trying to please others? Discover how Hippo navigates the tricky path of friendship and self-discovery, learning that authenticity is the key to happiness. Join Hippo on this heartwarming journey to find out if being yourself is truly what life's about.

From the publisher

Hippo’s morning starts off good,

until friends say, “You should! You should!”

You should prance! You should sing!

Wear this hat! Stretch your wing!

Though Hippo wants to be a friend,

he wonders when the “shoulds” will end.

Hippo and friends will soon find out

that being yourself is what life’s about.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD380L

Themes & topics

Books about self-discovery Books about animals Books about friendship Books about being yourself Books about self-esteem

What readers & critics say

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5.5

“This story has a great message about having confidence to be yourself. The message is shared in a relatable story that children are sure to understand, and the rhyming is excellent.”

The Goodfather

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