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1	Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship more books like this by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.31! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Hippos Go Berserk more books like this by Sandra Boynton (Illustrator) A counting book in which readers can witness a party being thrown by a group of happy hippos. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Belly Button Book more books like this by Sandra Boynton (Illustrator) Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos, this quirky addition to the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series provides enduring, giggly, read-aloud fun. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| SVS
4	The Hippopotamus Pool more books like this by Elizabeth Peters Archaeologists Amelia Peabody and Radcliffe Emerson, their son Ramses, and ward Nefret are preparing to excavate a possible tombsite along the river Nile. The undertaking was prefaced by a strange encounter with a mysterious stranger who died of poisoning before their meeting was over. The Emersons attribute all of this to Signor Ricetti, kingpin ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.79! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	But not the hippopotamus more books like this by Sandra Boynton Everyone seems to be having more fun than the hippopotamus in bestselling cartoonist Sandra Boynton's small masterpiece of rollicking times and good fun. While a little green frog and a bouncy pink hog frolic in the mud, the shy hippo hides behind a tree. From outside the hat shop, a silent, gray lurker watches as a pair of rats accompanied by a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.19! \| SVS
6	Hilda Must Be Dancing more books like this by Karma Wilson, Suzanne Watts (Illustrator) Hilda the hippo loves to dance, but when she does, the earth shakes. The other jungle animals are bothered by Hilda's dancing, and request that she take up something less disruptive--like knitting or singing. Will Hilda find a way to dance that doesn't disturb her neighbors? Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $2.91! new only from $4.81! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Hiccupotamus more books like this by Aaron Zenz HIC! HIC! HIC! What's worse than a chronic case of the hiccups? How about a HIPPO with a chronic case of the hiccups? Is there any cure, or are those hiccups doomed to stay? vibrant illustrations, spirited text, and unforgettable characters unite in this exciting debut work from talented author/illustrator Aaron Zens. see all copies from $1.99! SVS
8	George and Martha more books like this by James Marshall (Illustrator) Starring two hippos named in honor of the lead characters in Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, this picture book features five funny vignettes about a very special friendship. Although they sometimes disagree, George and Martha consistently prove that the best kinds of friends are those who not only have fun together but also respect ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.63! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Owen & Mzee: The Language of Friendship more books like this by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu In this exciting follow-up to OWEN & MZEE, the New York Times bestselling story about an orphaned baby hippo named Owen and the 130-year-old giant turtle, Mzee, Craig Hatkoff explores the language of love, friendship, and nurturance that these two incredible creatures share with one another. This book traces their first year together, including ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.74! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Hippopotamus more books like this by Stephen Fry In his clever second novel, the author of The Liar introduces readers to Ted Wallace: failed poet, failed theater critic, failed father and husband, shameless womanizer, and self-confessed alcoholic. When Ted invites himself to the country estate of his beautiful and mysterious godson under the pretense of writing a family history, the result is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.75! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Hippopotamus Marsh more books like this by Pauline Gedge The first book in a trilogy of Egyptian historical novels tells the majestic tale of Seqenenra Tao, Prince of Weset and leader of the revolt against the Hyksos in the middle of the 17th Dynasty. Having lived comfortably for a number of years with his family on their aristocratic estate, Seqenenra finally decides to stand up against subservience ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.80! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Hurty Feelings more books like this by Helen Lester, Lynn M Munsinger (Illustrator) Fragility the hippopotamus is almost clinically paranoid, interpreting even the most well-meaning compliment as a scalding insult. She falls down and weeps whenever anyone attempts to compliment her, and her friends eventually shy away as a result. Her entire attitude changes when she encounters Rudy, a genuine bully who rudely insults her for ... see all copies from $3.51! new only from $4.97! \| SVS
13 view cover	George and Martha Back in Town more books like this by James Marshall Starring two hippos named in honor of the lead characters in Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, this picture book features five funny vignettes about a very special friendship. Although they sometimes disagree, George and Martha consistently prove that the best kinds of friends are those who not only have fun together but also respect ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.85! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Veronica more books like this by Roger Duvoisin (Illustrator) First published in 1961 and long out of print, this is one of Caldecott Medalist's Duvoisin's most popular picture books and features a hippo who wants to stand out from her herd and become famous. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.62! \| first editions \| SVS
15	Hiccup more books like this by Mercer Mayer Mr. Hippopotamus' violent efforts to cure his lady friend's hiccups become increasingly irritating to her--then he gets an attack. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.00! \| first editions
16 view cover	Owen & Mzee: Best Friends more books like this by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu This is the true story of two great friends: a baby hippo named Owen and a giant tortoise named Mzee. In December 2004 a frightened young hippo, separated from his family by the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia, adopted an 130-year-old tortoise as his "mother." And the tortoise remarkably accepted the baby hippo as his own. Owen and Mzee are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| SVS
17 view cover	George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends more books like this by James Marshall, Maurice Sendak (Foreword by) In this volume, all 35 of Marshall's beloved George and Martha stories are brought together to celebrate friendship. This collector's edition includes an Introduction by Maurice Sendak as well as appreciations by some of today's top children's authors and illustrators. Full color. see all copies from $2.76! new only from $14.26! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Happy Hippopotami more books like this by Bill Martin, Jr. In this story, a herd of hippos merrily enjoy all the seaside has to offer. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	George and Martha Rise and Shine more books like this by James Marshall Hippo pals George and Martha return for more adventures. Stories in this book include "The Fibber", "The Experiment", "The Picnic", "The Scary Movie!", and "The Secret Club". Watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.63! \| first editions \| SVS
20	Hippo Jogs for Health more books like this by Richard Hefter The Sweet Pickles ambassador for good health doesn't know when to stop jogging. see all copies from $2.95! first editions
21 view cover	Hot Hippo more books like this by Mwenye Hadithi, Adrienne Kennaway (Illustrator) A hippo living in Africa longs to cool off in the nearby river. However, Nagi--"the God of Everything Everywhere"--has declared that land is for animals and water is for fish. Can the hippo convince Nagi to let him take a cooling dip in the river? Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.49! \| first editions
22	Blue Faience Hippopotamus more books like this by Joan Marshall Grant Having fallen in love with a human princess, a hippopotamus goes to a magician to be turned into something that the princess could love in return. see all copies from $24.47! first editions
23 view cover	Spot's First Easter more books like this by Eric Hill Spot the Dog is back in this holiday lift-the-flap book for toddlers. Join the popular pup and his friend Helen the Hippo as they go on an egg hunt--and little hands can help by lifting the flaps to discover hidden treats! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	A Hippopotamus Ate the Teacher! more books like this by Mike Thaler Ms. Jones takes her class to the zoo. While feeding a hippo she falls in and the hippo swallows her. Now who will teach the class? Why the hippo, of course! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00!
25 view cover	The Hippopotamus Marsh: Lord of the Two Lands: Volume I more books like this by Pauline Gedge The first book in a trilogy of Egyptian historical novels tells the majestic tale of Seqenenra Tao, Prince of Weset and leader of the revolt against the Hyksos in the middle of the 17th Dynasty. Having lived comfortably for a number of years with his family on their aristocratic estate, Seqenenra finally decides to stand up against subservience ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $12.54!

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