George and Martha
By Mary Dixon Weidler,
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Solid, simple stories offer lessons in behavior.
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What's the Story?
How big can a friendship be? Just imagine the friendship shared by two hippos! Five stories explore issues such as vanity, privacy, and honesty. Will Martha make fun of George's gold tooth? Will there be split-pea soup for lunch again? Lessons in behavior are included in these solid, simple stories.
Is It Any Good?
The two hippos teach lessons about friendship, respect, and courtesy, and the delightful stories lead kids to their own conclusions about the hippos' misbehavior. Bright color washes added to expressive line drawings gently convey the warmth between Martha and George.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about George and Martha's friendship. In what ways do they show respect for each other? In what ways do they draw the line so as to not let the other "get away with anything"?
Book Details
- Author: James Marshall
- Illustrator: James Marshall
- Genre: Friendship
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Children's Books
- Publication date: January 1, 1972
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 2 - 4
- Number of pages: 43
- Last updated: July 12, 2017
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