"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hippopotamuses, the large African mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hippos live mostly in water."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation.

Larger and larger groups of hippos join a lone hippopotamus.

Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippopotamuses.

Harry likes to play hide-and-seek, but it's hard to hide a hippo! Little readers will love being in on the joke as they spot the formidable Harry. Harry the hippo is fond of hiding around the house and is sure he is hard to find. But his hiding places -- under the flowerpot, behind the doghouse, in a bubble bath -- aren't always quite right for concealing a hippo. Luckily, Harry loves to be found!.

"It's Bertie's birthday and he's going to have a birthday party. There's a birthday cake to be made, and decorations to be hung, and games to be played, and best of all, presents to be opened. But where is Daddy's present? Daddy has hidden it so well, he cannot find it himself"--Front jacket flap.

Frog and his friends are alarmed by a strange object that appears on his pond, share a thoughtful--if scratchy--gift, and meet a hippopotamus that has run away from the zoo.

Hippopotamuses celebrate their belly buttons.

In spite of his initial hesitation, Hippo accompanies his friend Duck for an eventful walk in the rain.