I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus
I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus by Jack Prelutsky is an illustrated collection published by HarperCollins on March 13, 2012. This 144-page book features a variety of humorous poems centered around animals, both real and imaginative. Readers will encounter a missing hippopotamus, a talented elephant, and a multitasking octopus, alongside whimsical creatures like the hairy wiguana and the halibutterfly, which adds a playful twist to the traditional poetry format.
In this edition, Jack Prelutsky presents over 100 funny poems that explore the quirks and characteristics of various animals. The collection is designed to entertain young readers with its blend of juvenile fiction and poetry, making it a delightful addition to any child’s bookshelf. With silly pictures accompanying the verses, this book invites readers to enjoy the lighthearted and imaginative world of animals, showcasing both familiar and fantastical elements in a humorous light.
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Some of the animals in this book are real. They include:
- the hippopotamus (she’s missing)
- the elephant (he’s artistically talented)
- the octopus (it’s great at multitasking).
Others may not be quite so real. These include:
- the wiguana (very hairy, for a lizard)
- the halibutterfly (there’s something fishy about it)
- the gludu (quite clingy).
In the tradition of Jack Prelutsky’s classic poetry collections The New Kid on the Block, It’s Raining Pigs & Noodles, and A Pizza the Size of the Sun, here is a book packed with more than 100 funny poems and silly pictures. Most of the poems are about animals—some are big and some are small, some have unusual interests, and some are just plain unusual.
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