But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! — Content Guide for Parents
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About this book
A hog and a frog
cavort in the bog.
But not the hippopotamus.
A cat and two rats
are trying on hats.
But not the hippopotamus.
The original But Not the Hippopotamus was an instant favorite among children and parents. Now this hilarious Boynton book is back in a Special 30th Anniversary Edition, complete with its silly rhymes and humorous, charming illustrations.
In this simple, playful board book, a shy hippo watches as other animals engage in social activities. Finally, the other animals invite the hippo along and, after dithering a moment, she leaps into the fun...with hilarious results.
The repetitive, enjoyable rhythm, cheerful mood, and well-crafted, simple rhymes will endear this story to toddlers everywhere. This anniversary edition has an enlarged trim size and metallic ink on the cover, making this Boynton classic even more special.
Frequently asked questions
Is But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story is light-hearted and focuses on friendship and inclusion among animals. No scary content is present in the book. The story is whimsical and designed to be comforting for young readers.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story is light-hearted and focuses on friendship and inclusion among animals.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The story is whimsical and designed to be comforting for young readers.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The story promotes inclusivity and kindness but does not reference any religious practices or beliefs.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The focus is on animal characters and their interactions, without addressing race or racism.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have profanity?
No profanity is found in the book. The language is simple and suitable for toddlers.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The story focuses on friendship and fun among animals, without addressing environmental issues.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is appropriate for young children and centers around playful interactions among animals.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have gender roles?
The book does not ascribe any restrictive gender roles to its characters. The hippopotamus is not defined by gender roles, and the narrative promotes inclusivity.
Does But Not the Hippopotamus Special 30th Anniversary Edition! have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book. The narrative focuses on a shy hippopotamus and its interactions with other animals, without addressing any LGBTQ+ topics.
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