Books like But Not the Hippopotamus
12 books with a reading profile close to But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton. Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
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1
The Very Busy Spider
by Eric Carle
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
In this classic picture book, a spider lands on a farm fence post after being carried across the fields by the wind.
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2
Put Me in the Zoo
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Spot, a large yellow leopard-like creature with red spots, attempts to convince two children that he deserves a place in the local zoo.
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3
Avatar The Last Airbender: The Art of the Animated Series
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
This volume chronicles the visual development of the Nickelodeon television show from its initial character sketches to the final production designs.
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Diary of a Worm
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
This picture book follows the daily life of a young, anthropomorphic worm through a series of dated journal entries.
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5
Ten Apples Up on Top
by Dr. Seuss
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
A lion, a dog, and a tiger compete to see who can balance the most apples on their heads while performing various physical activities.
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6
Cat in the Hat Song Book
by Dr. Seuss
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
The Cat in the Hat Songbook contains nineteen original musical compositions written by Dr.
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7
Skippyjon Jones
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese kitten who refuses to behave like a cat, preferring to inhabit his oversized imagination.
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8
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
by Roald Dahl
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Billy is a young boy who dreams of converting an abandoned, three-story building into a sweet shop.
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9
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
by Don Wood
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
A small mouse discovers a red, ripe strawberry and intends to eat it.
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10
The Book with No Pictures
by B.J. Novak
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
B.J.
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Moo, Baa, La La La!
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
This board book introduces young children to animal nomenclature and vocalizations through rhythmic, rhyming verse.
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The Going To Bed Book
Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible
Starting on a tiered boat on a sunset-tinted sea, a group of expressive animals undergoes a synchronized evening routine.
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