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Binding: HardcoverEAN: 9780316155731 Edition: illustrated edition Format: Illustrated ISBN: 031615573X Label: Little, Brown Young Readers Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: July 12, 2006 Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Studio: Little, Brown Young Readers Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: When the zookeeper puts up the wrong sign outside the rhinoceros's cage, poor rhino is repeatedly mistaken for a hippopotamus! Children will delight in identifying the mistake and will sympathize with the helpless rhinoceros. In the tradition of Good Night, Gorilla, this hilarious and almost wordless story is told in charming and humorous illustrations and dialogue. Jeff Newman's striking art is filled with fun details that invite repeat readings. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - 3 1/2 Great Plot and Resolution; Illustrations A MIxed BagThe familiar confusion of the hippo and the rhino sets the action for "Hippo, Not Rhino," a clver but mixed bag of verbal and visual treats. A lowly zoo-keeper (not necessarily a union worker, nor a summer intern, as another reviewer surmised), places a "Hippo" sign in front of the Rhino enclosure, and walks off, whistling. (It's not clear whether this is an act of ignorance or mischief, my own assumption is that he simply doesn't know, but doesn't take the time to check either--the surprise conclusion ... Read More Rating: - Nice guys are always misunderstoodJust plain excellent illustrations in Hippo! As with the precedent set in Reginald (his other book) there is a lot to see on every page. While the story line in Reginald was hysterical, Rhino might be even more clever. The whole story is told through the facial expressions of the hilarious characters...and not a lot of text. Very fun to read and a book that withstands the over and over test. BD Rating: - Few words, fun picturesThis book is soo much fun to look at and read. There are not many words, but soooo much is said! Rating: - A Work of Art!This is a beautiful picture book, richly illustrated by Newman, who lets his artwork tell the story of a rhino suffering from mistaken identity. Newman's colorful and expressive characters are not only fun, they guide the reader smoothly through his touching tale, allowing the reader to sympathize with poor rhino and cheer for the little hero who may help him. Add this book to your child's library and it will remain a favorite -- a perfect example of how art (and just a handful of words) is used to express ... Read More Rating: - Great picture bookThis book is filled with great pictures for kids just reading to too young to read for themselves. The story is told through the pictures, so it is fun and easy for them to follow along. Our son really loves us to read it to him, and I highly recommend it as a first book. 
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