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product_id: 1810646
title: "But Not the Hippopotamus"
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# But Not the Hippopotamus

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But Not the Hippopotamus [Sandra Boynton, Boynton, Sandra] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. But Not the Hippopotamus

Review: The exhilarating, riveting and rhyming tale of one lonely being's stuggles with constant rejection - This is our family's 3rd copy of this classic board book from Sandra Boynton...we literally read the others to death through our 5 (soon to be 6) children, so it was time to get a fresh copy. This adorable story is about a hippopotamus who watches life go by...everyone busy with social lives and activities that pointedly do not include her. Far be if from me to give a plot spoiler on this delightful 14 page board book, but it definitely leaves you with a tear jerking (ok..maybe it is only our 18 month old who fake cries and gives the character a sympathetic kiss?) ending that begs for a sequel. The illustrations are absolutely charming and the range of emotions this seemingly silly little rhyming store evokes is surprising! We always include this in our new baby gift baskets as it is a long time family favorite that the older kids never tire of reading to their siblings. **Odd note...somewhere along the line, the author changed a few words in this book and, for those of us who had completely memorized the original text, it was mildly annoying... lol She did the same thing with another one of our favorites The Going-To-Bed Book . For a million years I knew it forward and backward... then we ordered updated copies and I was tripping over my tongue to learn the new phrases. (Yes, ask my children...I am at least a million years old.)
Review: This is a great book to read aloud. - I got this and read it to my now 40 year old daughter and my next 3 children as well. I got this for my granddaughter because it is my favorite book of all time. The rhymes are great and teach children how to rhyme which is an important skill for kindergarten readiness. The language flows and the pictures are so cute! It's a m6st buy for me.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,351 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #140 in Children's Humor #159 in Children's Activity Books (Books) #298 in Children's Animals Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,943) |
| Dimensions  | 5.63 x 0.4 x 5.63 inches |
| Edition  | BRDBK |
| Grade level  | Preschool - Kindergarten |
| ISBN-10  | 0671449044 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0671449049 |
| Item Weight  | 3.21 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 16 pages |
| Publication date  | November 30, 1982 |
| Publisher  | Boynton Bookworks |
| Reading age  | 1 - 3 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The exhilarating, riveting and rhyming tale of one lonely being's stuggles with constant rejection
*by G***Y on June 24, 2016*

This is our family's 3rd copy of this classic board book from Sandra Boynton...we literally read the others to death through our 5 (soon to be 6) children, so it was time to get a fresh copy. This adorable story is about a hippopotamus who watches life go by...everyone busy with social lives and activities that pointedly do not include her. Far be if from me to give a plot spoiler on this delightful 14 page board book, but it definitely leaves you with a tear jerking (ok..maybe it is only our 18 month old who fake cries and gives the character a sympathetic kiss?) ending that begs for a sequel. The illustrations are absolutely charming and the range of emotions this seemingly silly little rhyming store evokes is surprising! We always include this in our new baby gift baskets as it is a long time family favorite that the older kids never tire of reading to their siblings. **Odd note...somewhere along the line, the author changed a few words in this book and, for those of us who had completely memorized the original text, it was mildly annoying... lol She did the same thing with another one of our favorites The Going-To-Bed Book . For a million years I knew it forward and backward... then we ordered updated copies and I was tripping over my tongue to learn the new phrases. (Yes, ask my children...I am at least a million years old.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a great book to read aloud.
*by A***E on July 21, 2021*

I got this and read it to my now 40 year old daughter and my next 3 children as well. I got this for my granddaughter because it is my favorite book of all time. The rhymes are great and teach children how to rhyme which is an important skill for kindergarten readiness. The language flows and the pictures are so cute! It's a m6st buy for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Silly Book!
*by T***R on August 27, 2023*

This is a great lap book to share with toddlers and pre-readers. It is a patterned book that allows a youngster to begin to "read" along. The story is silly and has a great punchline. Your young one will love it!

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- But Not the Hippopotamus
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*Last updated: 2026-02-02*