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The happy hippopotami presents dozens of charming, rhymed stories celebrating a lively holiday at the beach. In each tale, the jovial hippopotamuses share fun-filled adventures under sunny skies, making stereotypes about animals look wonderfully whimsical. The rhythmic, musical text invites young readers to explore themes of friendship, sharing, and the simple joys of a beach vacation. Bill Martin Jr. uses his signature light-hearted style to craft a series of short, engaging verses that are perfect for early readers or for shared reading. The illustrations accompanying the text emphasize the bright, sunny beach setting and the happiness of the playful characters.
First publish date: October 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Bill Martin Jr.
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