Hello Hippo Goodbye Bird

A hippo and a bird become unlikely friends.

A hilarious picture book about a grumpy hippo, a persistent bird, and a delightful friendship! Bird wants to be Hippo’s friend! Hippo wants to be left alone. Bird makes a great hat for Hippo. He tells hilarious hippo jokes. He keeps the bugs away (can you say lunch!?). Hippo wants Bird to GO AWAY. But then the sky gets darker. And darker. Thunder crashes all around. Maybe Hippo could use a friend?

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Fans of The Polar Express and Steam Train, Dream Train will be eager to climb aboard this enchanting, rhyming bedtime story that whisks young readers along on a dream-like adventure through a magical world filled with majestic, colorful animals. Can't sleep? Then hop aboard the Moonlight Train and get ready for a dreamy, nighttime adventure! A toucan will take your ticket, an elephant is your engineer, you can climb the giraffe's long neck for a look-out, and a lion will tuck you into your sleeping car with a bedtime story. Ready to join us? All aboard! Children and parents will love the clickety-clack rhythm of this enchanting, rhyming bedtime tale that whisks little readers through a magical forest on the most unusual and wondrous train ever. Annie Won's luminous, captivating art creates a joyous world of beautiful animals that will delight the youngest reader. It's your ticket to a perfect bedtime read-aloud.

In this book, readers will be learning about river horses, otherwise known as hippos! You might be surprised at how much you don't know about these roly-poly creatures.

"Come along with Hippo on his troublesome journey to find his closest companion and best friend, Bird."--Back cover.

A Step 2 leveled reader starring Stitch from Disney's Lilo & Stitch celebrating Halloween–featuring more than 30 stickers! It’s Stitch’s first Halloween on Earth, and he is ready to trick-or-treat! Kids ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney's Lilo & Stitch comes with over 30 stickers! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.