Wasatch County Library

"One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone. Exuberant hippopotamus guests show up in ever-increasing numbers, until an all-night party is inevitable"--

A hippopotamus with severe hiccups causes chaos until other creatures finally find the right cure.

After a rockfall blocks the hippos' river and they move to the river where the elephants live, Elmer convinces the elephants to help move the rocks so that the hippos can return home.

"Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Bad Dog, Marley fame, tells the story of Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo who captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality"--

It is raining but Fiona the baby hippo still wants to hang out with her good friends at the zoo, so when Flamingo stops by Hippo Cove for a visit she brings her big umbrella.

"It's the day before Thanksgiving, and Hippo has his heart set on having a good old-fashioned feast with Duck and their friends. Together, Duck and Hippo go shopping for food and invite Turtle, Elephant, and Pig to share the special day with them ... But while Hippo goes to bed dreaming of his good old-fashioned Thanksgiving, Duck is busy making her own plans. There's going to be a big surprise-- one that will remind Hippo of all he has to be thankful...

"When Hippo saves Mouse after he falls into the lake, Mouse paints his new friend's portrait to thank him"--

The jungle animals are having a musical celebration! Mouse squeaks, Bird tweets, and Centipede taps his feet. Then more animals hear the music and want to join in, as Monkey, Warthog, and Crocodile bring their own music-making talents to the group. But what is that silly Hippo doing?

Hippos have a reputation for wild parties that go on till dawn. People have even gone so far as to say that partying hippos "go berserk." Nobody knows how these rumors got started. But even if it's true (it is), it's not the whole story. Given the deep appreciation that hippos have for water, it's no wonder that your average hippopotamus seeks, finds, and offers a state of flow, no matter the situation. We have much to learn from their example. Accordingly,...