Jango-Cohen extends the stalwart Animals, Animals series with an engaging look at the hippopotamus. Facts about its size and power will engage readers as much as the crisp, full-color photographs showcasing the creature's many endearing features, from its "teddy-bear ears" to its "tasseled tail." Consequences of human interactions with hippos (mostly negative for the hippos) are addressed in a final chapter, followed by a glossary and a list of further resources. Share this with children interested in the story of real-life hippo-orphan Owen, whose story inspired Isabella Hatkoff's Owen & Mzee (2005) and several other titles. Jennifer MattsonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
