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But Not the Hippopotamus

By Barbara Schultz, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 2+

Cute rhyming book shows how to be a friend.

Book Sandra Boynton Board 1982
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Sandra Boynton's toddler books almost always make wonderful edutainment; this one, with its cute pictures and inclusive message, is especially nice. Children will love to join in the rhyming read-aloud fun while they receive an important message about asking new friends to play.

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