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Herbert Hippo is on a sunny picnic adventure with his friend Tess Tiger. While teasing her about her surprises, he slowly learns that each of Tess’s items has its own hidden importance. Their journey through a waterfront park presses the two friends to rely on one another’s supplies, creating an engaging story about friendship and preparedness for any unforeseen event on their impromptu outdoor outing.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Angela Shelf Medearis
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