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Here is the classic Boynton counting story in a sturdy, board book version.
Perfect for travel time, bedtime, or "PARTY TIME!"
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One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone. Read the first page
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One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone. Read the first page
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
From the dedication to the author's parents at the beginning ("I didn't invite them - did you invite them?") to the last page, I found this book absolutely captivating. It took a little longer to interest my 19-month-old daughter, perhaps because the colours are sometimes quite muted, but now she loves it too. It would be tempting to think that a counting book which focuses solely on counting hippos might get a bit tedious, but Sandra Boynton's humorous illustrations make each set of hippos a completely new experience. The premise is also a winner for anyone who has ever been a teenager - you invite two people round and suddenly you have a wild party on your hands. The rhyming text flows beautifully from one page to the next as forty-four hippos arrive, wreck the house and leave the next morning. A further guest in the shape of a (very cute) beast provides a game of 'spot the non-hippo'. "Bee!" says my daughter, who has not quite got round to putting the ends on words. This book is a huge favourite with my family and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
Among Boynton's best, this is one of my daughter's favourites.
The story, a simple tale of hippos arriving for a party, stands up well on its own, but really comes alive with the neat rhymes and great illustrations we've come to expect from Sandra Boynton.
Plenty to look at and share with your young one but also an added bonus of introducing counting in a natural and fun way!
The story, a simple tale of hippos arriving for a party, stands up well on its own, but really comes alive with the neat rhymes and great illustrations we've come to expect from Sandra Boynton.
Plenty to look at and share with your young one but also an added bonus of introducing counting in a natural and fun way!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
The first Boynton we bought and still the favourite and best! A great but simple story with lovely rhymes and rhythm. The illustrations are top notch with plenty of detail to ask questions about. Subtly educational and just a lot of fun!
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Another hit
This is such a clever counting book with classic Sandra Boynton rhymes and lovely illustrations as always. I recommend this one for toddlers
Published 4 months ago by VRG
The best book for children in the world!
My 11 year old daughter received this book as a present when she was only 2 and still quotes it constantly so I had to buy it for a friend's daughter too. Read more
Published 6 months ago by TTLA
Baby doesn't go beserk, but Mum loves it!
I think this book is great! But despite the fact that my 13-month old really loves pretty much all his books, which include a number by Sandra Boynton that are particular... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Boove
Makes mummy smile too!
This book is really cute and fun. I love the illustrations too. It made me laugh :)
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by A. Foresti
One of the best counting books ever?
Without question this is one of the best "counting" books for pre-schoolers on the market. The pictures are great, the text has enough extras other than just the numbers to make... Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by SCM
Great fun in a counting book!
We were given this book for our son and have been reading it to him since he was about 6 months old. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by M. Lyons
Great counting book
I love reading this book to my kids, and it is a real favourite in our house. Basically, it's a simple counting story with clever rhymes and mad illustrations. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by S. Wilson
My daughter loves this!
This is the only Sandra Boynton book we have and my 20 month old daughter thinks it is fabulous. We read "hippo" every night and she shouts out whats going to happen next,... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2007 by H. Hardie
Great Fun
This is a wonderfully simple story about a lonely Hippo sitting at home who is visited by a number of other Hippos. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2006 by John E. Davidson
Great fun!!
An excellent rhyme which our two month old daughter loves and never tires of. Easy to remember and it will be good for helping her to count when she's older. Read more
Published on 16 May 2001
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