Washoe County Library System

Larger and larger groups of hippos join a lone hippopotamus for a party.

In this picture book classic that belongs on every reader's shelf, two lovable hippos impart funny lessons on the true meaning of friendship. Like all best friends, George and Martha do everything together. George and Martha teach each other (and adoring readers) that even in a close friendship, privacy is important, practical jokes can sometimes backfire, and among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef’s feelings...

Business is bad at Mrs. Hippo's Pizza Parlour until her son William has a brilliant idea.

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.

Hippopotamuses celebrate their belly buttons. "Shiny, sturdy, and featuring a navel-shaped die-cut cover, this board book from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton provides enduring, giggly, read-aloud fun. Hoping for hippos? Take a look! They’re in this Belly Button Book! Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos—including one tiny baby who only says BEE BO!—this quirky book captivates with inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming...