This book is a shortened version of our popular “Hippos: Giants Who Love the Water” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1156 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the hippo. They will find out the answers to these questions:

How wide can a hippo open their mouth?

Why do hippos sleep in the water?

Can hippos surf on the waves?

How far can a hippo baby walk?

Do hippo babies get sunburned?

And many more!

Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.

LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.