hippopotamus

When the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami separates a young African hippopotamus from his mother, he finds a new snuggle partner in Mzee the giant tortoise. Based on a true story.

Hippo, in a bullying mood, barges his way through the jungle, but he learns a lesson about the importance of being kind when he runs afoul of a swarm of bees and his animal neighbors rush to help him.

Illustrations and rhyming text follow a sightseer as he travels around the grasslands of Africa and encounters all sorts of wild animals.

Tasha the tiger learns the importance of brushing her teeth after she sees Henrietta Hippo, D.D.S., for help with a terrible toothache.

An introduction to hippos, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.

In stories featuring the hippo friends, George tries to impress Martha with fibs of his exploits, Martha's research causes her to itch, and Martha must find a way to get George to join her on a picnic.

Albert the hippo has his nap disrupted by an annoying and elusive mosquito.

Sikulu the spider and Harambe the hippo encounter an old woman who needs help rescuing her clothes from the river, and when the fish, stork, and elephant refuse to lend assistance, Sikulu and Harambe help out and are rewarded with jewelry and clothing.