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Little Hippo (Little Animal Friends) Board book – Illustrated, February 25, 2020

by Julie Abery (Author), Suzie Mason (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 46 ratings
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Don't miss the other little animals friends in this series: Little Tiger, Little Penguin, Little Panda, Little Monkey, Little Otter, Little Walrus, and Little Zebra!
 
Little Hippo goes on an adventure in the river, but mama is always close by her calf. Like any toddler, Little Hippo loves to explore and try new things. Playtime is filled with fun and a few tumbles, but mama helps dust Little Hippo off and get back to the business of play. Nature is a perfect playground!
  Short rhyming lines in this illustrated board book tell a sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love.

A perfect gift for Mother's Day for fans of If Animals Kissed Goodnight and I Love You Like No Otter!
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  1. Reading age
    Baby - 3 years
  2. Print length
    20 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  5. Lexile measure
    AD380L
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.65 x 6 inches
  7. Publisher
    Amicus Ink
  8. Publication date
    February 25, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
    1681525631
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1681525631
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Praise for Little Animal Friends

"A happy addition for children fascinated by animals ...” —Kirkus Reviews - Little Panda

“Action verbs abound in these adorable animal baby adventures ... As these youngsters explore their environments, their mamas are close at hand to intervene at the first hint of danger or drama. ” —School Library Journal

"Written in rhyme and illustrated with a dazzling likeness to these creatures natural habitat, Little Walrus and Little Otter convey a parent-child relationship that is loving, nurturing, supportive, and safe." —Where the Board Books Are

"Mason’s warm illustrations are irresistibly front and center in this board book. The rhyme and cadence of Abery’s text gives the story a lullaby feel, with a rich vocabulary ... A delightful animal outing.” —Kirkus Reviews - Little Hippo

Little Animal Friends Specifications

  • board book
  • 6-inch square trim size
  • 20 pages
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Go On an Adventure with Little Animal Friends

Follow baby animals as they venture out on their own, with mama not far behind. These board books feature rhyming narrative poems with active verbs and warm, inviting illustrations that tell sweet stories of youthful adventures, perfect for young ones and their caregivers to read together.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amicus Ink; Illustrated edition (February 25, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 20 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681525631
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681525631
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 3 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD380L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.65 x 6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 46 ratings

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Julie Abery

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Author Julie Abery is a former preschool teacher who shaped her career reading picture books to children from around the world. She has a passion for using rhyme, rhythm, and repetition to encourage language acquisition, and combines nonfiction with rhyming verse to tell inspirational stories.

Originally from England, she now calls Switzerland home.

Julie’s books include the Little Animal Friends board book series (Amicus Ink), Yusra Swims (Creative Editions, 2020), The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship (Kids Can Press, 2020) and her latest release, Sakamoto’s Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory (Kids Can Press, 2021).

You can follow Julie on twitter @juliedawnabery and Instagram @juliedawnabery

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars The pictures are big and bright.
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2021
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The book is really cute with bright pictures.
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Celeen Lawrence
5.0 out of 5 stars great board book
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020
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I think this is a very cute story and can't wait to read it to my grandson!
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SuperMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022
There are a good number of books in this series to enjoy. I haven't read all of them yet, but plan to. I love the simple, lyrical, fun language on each spread and the illustrations that complement the words. The author makes the writing look like it was super easy to construct in that each word works and does a perfect job moving the story forward in an unforced way. I like the story, language and art so much I wish I produced this fine book. Highly recommend!
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Matt Forrest Esenwine
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't you just hate it when the oxpeckers won't leave you alone?
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020
Little Hippo learns it's best to stay together when one is so new to the world! Julie Abery once again delights young readers with her comforting rhyming verse in this addition to her "Little Animal Friends" series from Amicus Ink.
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Jolene Gutiérrez
5.0 out of 5 stars Little Hippo loves to lag. . .
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
When Little Hippo lags behind the group, s/he gets overwhelmed by birds. Mama Hippo is there to help save Little Hippo, but Little Hippo sulks for a bit after being saved. Will Little Hippo be able to turn his/her sadness around? Of course! Julie Abery's newest Little animal book delivers a gentle message within its rhythmic, rhyming text, and Suzie Mason's artwork is adorable. I also appreciate that Julie's main characters are never assigned a gender, so all genders will be able to identify with her little animals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another adorable addition to Julie Abery’s Little Animal Friends board books!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
Another adorable addition to Julie Abery’s Little Animal Friends board books! Little Hippo is out with Mama, hoping to find a new friend. Alas, the birds do not work out, but never fear, the fish are much more to Little Hippo’s liking. Little Hippo is like your favorite toddler – bravely exploring, overwhelmed the next moment, but quickly returning to happy. Collect all the books in the series or choose your toddler’s favorite animal.
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DM
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT for baby and toddler
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020
Great use of lots of active descriptions and internal rhymes ("lazing, grazing", "jumping, bumping") make for a fun read-aloud! The illustrations are so cozy and sweet. The story is relatable and very much from the child's perspective. A short read that manages to incorporate a rich story with a satisfying ending. Perfect for the age group.
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AnnMarie Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Little Story, Big Words
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020
This adorable story of a baby hippo will most definitely lead to smiles from young readers. The book is perfectly paced and the illustrations are practically shining. Though the book appears to be for the youngest readers, it would be a useful text for the introduction to verbs in my first grade classroom. Little hippo is irresistible!
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