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A cute and fun read, even for adults! One of our favorite Boynton books. (Apr 18, 2015)
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- Adina W.
Los Angeles, California
Rhymes, story about a hippo who never joins in until she does! Oct 26, 2023
- Megan D.
Ocala, Florida
Another cute story by sandra. Feb 28, 2023
- Melissa M.
Howie center, Canada
One of our favorite books! So cute Feb 24, 2023
Fun rhyming board book. Very cute story about a hippopotamus along with illustrations. Can't go wrong with a Boynton book! Jan 23, 2023
- Stephanie L.
Barrie, Canada
Love all things Boynton! Apr 26, 2022
- Kaitlin D.
Northwood, New Hampshire
Sandra Boynton is spot on with all of her short, simple and fun books Dec 03, 2021
- Andrea O.
United States of America
I love this story for teaching the word "not". It's short but sweet. Aug 22, 2021
- Mishel D.
Phoenix, Arizona
We love the rhymes and short stories in Boynton books. Jan 25, 2021
- Elizabeth S.
Indianapolis, Indiana
"but not the armadillo" - makes me chuckle every time. Nov 21, 2020
- Georgia R.
Leduc County, Canada
All of the Sandra Boynton books are great. Baby loves having this one read to him. May 30, 2020
- Heidi M.
Slatington, Pennsylvania
We feel bad for the poor hippo, but we love this book. May 23, 2020
- Kirsty G.
Midwest city, Oklahoma
You have to get the sequel to this book. May 05, 2020
- Nicole B.
Colorado Springs , Colorado
This book is really cute. Love all of the Sandra Boynton books. They are short and sweet, with fun rhymes. Apr 29, 2020
- Melissa P.
Ottawa, Canada
I always felt sorry for the hippopotamus. Then when the finally included, I feel sorry for the armadillo. Feb 02, 2020
- Amanda A.
Omaha, Nebraska
Anything by Sandra Bounton is wonderful! This is another fun rhyming book! I’m so glad we were gifted so many of her books! They quickly became some of my sons faves! Jan 09, 2020
- Gina W.
Wentzville, Missouri
Silly book that my boys love. Jan 04, 2020
- Leeanne P.
Rockville, Maryland
A good book about inclusion of someone who is different or shy. Nov 20, 2019
- Sarah D.
Walla Walla, Washington
This is such a funny book, the whole family loved it immediately! Aug 05, 2019
- Christie O.
East Amherst, New York
Cute! Jun 25, 2019
- Scott D.
West Sacramento, California
Love the rhyming in this book. Sandra's books are great and this was our first of many Jan 04, 2019
- Stephanie K.
Orefield, Pennsylvania
Good to teach kids to include others. Nov 02, 2018
- Patricia A.
Virginia, Virginia
Another favorite. Jul 06, 2018
- Hayley F.
LAKEWOOD, Colorado
Cute story with an engaging rhythm. Baby likes looking at the animals. Book is durable and sturdy. Apr 13, 2018
- Jill K.
Woodstock, Minnesota
This was my sons favorite book for the longest time. Apr 10, 2018
- Becky S.
Downers Grove, Illinois
Such a cute story! We love the rhyming and silly pictures. Apr 04, 2018
- Summer P.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Completely in love with this book! I can see my children filling in the phrase, "but not the hippopotamus!" at some point as we're reading together! :) Feb 17, 2018
- Alena T.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Cute book as we all expect from Sandra Boynton. Your little one can learn rhyming and animal names from this one Feb 05, 2018
- Erin J.
United States of America
Totally entertaining book with a funny ending! Jan 23, 2018
- Stephanie S.
United States of America
Sandra Boynton is always a good read! Jan 01, 2018
- Sara F.
Pensacola, Florida
Not my favorite Boynton book Oct 18, 2017
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- Amber S.
Canada
Cute read that even parents won't mind reading over and over (and over and over and over lol) again lol Jul 03, 2019
- Donna B.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cute little story Apr 20, 2018
- Brianna R.
76001, Texas
We like this book but the illustrations make it hard to identify what type of animals they are. Feb 01, 2018
- Kara G.
Englewood, Ohio
Teaches a great lesson about including others in a simple way Nov 05, 2017
- Becky A.
Crescent Springs, Kentucky
Another one of our favorites! Easy to read, and my son giggles during the story each time we read it! Oct 26, 2017
- Clare W.
Richmond, Virginia
A funny little book. Fun to read. Oct 23, 2016
- Leslie P.
Hillsboro, Oregon
I loved this book, but my kids never got into it. Oct 14, 2016
- Heather F.
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
I love all the Boynton books. This is one of the better ones. Oct 06, 2016
- Kimberly D.
United States of America
sandra boynton has a great book again Oct 05, 2016
- Britney F.
St Paul, Minnesota
Cute, but seems somewhat sad... Aug 05, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
United States of America
Sandra Boynton has some of the best first books. So catchy and fun and short enough that they never get old Jul 30, 2015
- Rachel B.
Arlington, Virginia
A cute and fun read, even for adults! One of our favorite Boynton books. Apr 18, 2015
- Britney D.
St Paul, Minnesota
Any of Sandra Boyton's books are great. This is another favorite in our house. Oct 07, 2014
- Laura S.
United States of America
This one cracks me up. :) Jul 23, 2014
- Julie W.
United States of America
my 3 year old can't get enough of this May 28, 2014
- Rachel A.
Park City, Utah
My son is still warming up to this one but I love it lots - which is good because I'm the one reading all these books over and over and over Apr 04, 2014
- Sari L.
United States of America
A fave. Love the surprise ending :-) Apr 01, 2014
- Erin H.
Kentwood , Michigan
Baby Girl's Absolute favorite. Feb 11, 2014
- Julia D.
United States of America
WTF is wrong with this hippo? And then that darn armadillo at the end? I just don't get it. Anxiety? Jan 09, 2014
- Marjorie G.
New York, New York
My kids and i have memorized this entire book!! Brings back such amazing memories May 13, 2013
More Parents' Reviews-
- Adina W.
Los Angeles, California
Rhymes, story about a hippo who never joins in until she does! Oct 26, 2023
- Megan D.
Ocala, Florida
Another cute story by sandra. Feb 28, 2023
- Melissa M.
Howie center, Canada
One of our favorite books! So cute Feb 24, 2023
Fun rhyming board book. Very cute story about a hippopotamus along with illustrations. Can't go wrong with a Boynton book! Jan 23, 2023
- Stephanie L.
Barrie, Canada
Love all things Boynton! Apr 26, 2022
- Kaitlin D.
Northwood, New Hampshire
Sandra Boynton is spot on with all of her short, simple and fun books Dec 03, 2021
- Andrea O.
United States of America
I love this story for teaching the word "not". It's short but sweet. Aug 22, 2021
- Mishel D.
Phoenix, Arizona
We love the rhymes and short stories in Boynton books. Jan 25, 2021
- Elizabeth S.
Indianapolis, Indiana
"but not the armadillo" - makes me chuckle every time. Nov 21, 2020
- Georgia R.
Leduc County, Canada
All of the Sandra Boynton books are great. Baby loves having this one read to him. May 30, 2020
- Heidi M.
Slatington, Pennsylvania
We feel bad for the poor hippo, but we love this book. May 23, 2020
- Kirsty G.
Midwest city, Oklahoma
You have to get the sequel to this book. May 05, 2020
- Nicole B.
Colorado Springs , Colorado
This book is really cute. Love all of the Sandra Boynton books. They are short and sweet, with fun rhymes. Apr 29, 2020
- Melissa P.
Ottawa, Canada
I always felt sorry for the hippopotamus. Then when the finally included, I feel sorry for the armadillo. Feb 02, 2020
- Amanda A.
Omaha, Nebraska
Anything by Sandra Bounton is wonderful! This is another fun rhyming book! I’m so glad we were gifted so many of her books! They quickly became some of my sons faves! Jan 09, 2020
- Gina W.
Wentzville, Missouri
Silly book that my boys love. Jan 04, 2020
- Leeanne P.
Rockville, Maryland
A good book about inclusion of someone who is different or shy. Nov 20, 2019
- Sarah D.
Walla Walla, Washington
This is such a funny book, the whole family loved it immediately! Aug 05, 2019
- Christie O.
East Amherst, New York
Cute! Jun 25, 2019
- Scott D.
West Sacramento, California
Love the rhyming in this book. Sandra's books are great and this was our first of many Jan 04, 2019
- Stephanie K.
Orefield, Pennsylvania
Good to teach kids to include others. Nov 02, 2018
- Patricia A.
Virginia, Virginia
Another favorite. Jul 06, 2018
- Hayley F.
LAKEWOOD, Colorado
Cute story with an engaging rhythm. Baby likes looking at the animals. Book is durable and sturdy. Apr 13, 2018
- Jill K.
Woodstock, Minnesota
This was my sons favorite book for the longest time. Apr 10, 2018
- Becky S.
Downers Grove, Illinois
Such a cute story! We love the rhyming and silly pictures. Apr 04, 2018
- Summer P.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Completely in love with this book! I can see my children filling in the phrase, "but not the hippopotamus!" at some point as we're reading together! :) Feb 17, 2018
- Alena T.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Cute book as we all expect from Sandra Boynton. Your little one can learn rhyming and animal names from this one Feb 05, 2018
- Erin J.
United States of America
Totally entertaining book with a funny ending! Jan 23, 2018
- Stephanie S.
United States of America
Sandra Boynton is always a good read! Jan 01, 2018
- Sara F.
Pensacola, Florida
Not my favorite Boynton book Oct 18, 2017
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