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The Unhappy Hippopotamus
The Unhappy Hippopotamus
The Unhappy Hippopotamus
The Unhappy Hippopotamus
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The Unhappy Hippopotamus
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · January 1, 1957

The Unhappy Hippopotamus

By Edward Leight · With Nancy Moore

A hippo seeks happiness, leaving her river for a new home.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1957)
4.5/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
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The Unhappy Hippopotamus

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1957

A hippo seeks happiness, leaving her river for a new home.

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