The Hippo-Not-Amus

by Jan Payne and Tony Payne

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439564182
• ISBN13: 9780439564182
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Orchard Books (NY)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.8" x 12.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great book

Great book, love the story. this is the same illustrator that did Giraffes can't dance, he does a great job.

Very cute...

My 4 yr old son LOVES this book, and I do too!! it is very cute and i just love it! I would def. recommend it!

Cute story

This is a really cute story about a young hippo who decides he doesn't want to be a hippo anymore. He tries to be a rhino, elephant, giraffe, and other creatures but finds out he's best at being a hippo. Illustrations are excellent and colorful and help bring the story to life.

Great Book

This is an awesome book. It is entertaining and celebrates others differences while reconfirming your own individuality. All four of my children love this book (ages 11-1) The illustrations are amazing...the pictures are enough to keep my 1 year old interested. A must buy!!! Another great book to get by the same illustrator is Giraffe's Can't Dance.