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Owen, a baby hippo rescued by Kenyan villagers after the devastating December 2004 tsunami, finds unexpected companionship with Mzee, a 130‑year‑old Aldabra giant tortoise. Their unique friendship illustrates how affection can bridge differences of age and species. Together they swim, graze, and play, offering young readers a heartwarming, real‑life lesson about empathy and the power of friendship in challenging times.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Isabella Hatkoff
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