We borrowed this from our church's lending library to read to our boys (ages 3 and 1). As it turns out, I probably should have waited a few years, because the text is a little bit too dense to hold their interest, but the story is so interesting that I'll be sure to try again once they're in the ear...
My feelings about this book and the subject are complicated. The book, as a stand alone, is super sweet and warm and fuzzy. The photos and story are UNBELIEVABLY cute! But if one does (as the books suggests) any further research you will discover that Knut passed away in 2011 at the age of five - a ...
Another book to continue to capitalize on the friendship of this hippo and tortoise couple and it's still wonderful. I am happy to support them as the funds go to support the animals.
so cute =)
Another affecting animal rescue and conservation story from this reliable team in the familiar format.
Cuter than all cuteness. Capable of bringing down the entire grid of cuteness.
Continued tale of the baby hippo Owen and the 130 year old tortoise Mzee. Introduction of another tortoise friend, Toto, and the possibility of a hippo friend. Appendix includes additional information. Photographs accompany text.
Tells the ale of Owen the baby hippo and Mzee the 130 year old tortoise. Photos accompany the text. Appendix includes additional information.
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