Hippos! A My Incredible World Picture Book for Children

Meet one of Africa’s most powerful animals with the Hippos Book for Kids. These semi-aquatic giants spend their days in water, their nights grazing on land, and are full of fascinating surprises.

Hippos Book for Kids

With fun facts and colorful photos, children will explore the lives of common and pygmy hippos—learning about their size, behavior, and unique adaptations.

Inside you’ll discover:

• Hippos are the third largest land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos.
• Pygmy hippos weigh up to 600 pounds, while common hippos can reach 4,000 pounds.
• A group of hippos is called a bloat, crash, herd, or pod.
• Hippos secrete a natural pink “sunscreen” to protect their skin from the hot sun.
• Oxpecker birds often ride on hippos’ backs, feeding on insects and parasites.

Printed in an 8.25" x 8.25" premium paperback with large, full-color photos, this book is the perfect way for kids to discover the fascinating world of hippos up close.