Hippos are Huge!

by Jonathan London

London, J. (2015). Hippos are huge! Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.

Second only to the elephant, hippos are the world's largest land animal.  And any idea who is the most dangerous animal in Africa?  It's not the lion, or the crocodile; it's the big bad hippo with it's enormous mouth and gigantic razor-sharp tusks.  Follow along as the hippos swim, fling dung, raise young, and wallow in the mud.  The gorgeous illustrations, simple vocabulary, and large dark print are perfect for the youngest animal researcher.  There are also smaller printed, detailed facts, scattered throughout the text for those interested in more specific information.  An index and author's note are also included.  This Texas 2x2 book is an excellent introduction to non-fiction and would be great as a read aloud or for independent reading.  Recommended for grades PK-3.

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