Conejos Library District

What happens when the book gets it wrong? Max is not a cat-- Max is a dog! But much to his dismay, this book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a dog? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking. Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka hilariously depicts the pup's...

Takes the reader on a journey through the grasslands of Africa to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and many other creatures.

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Boynton is back and better than ever with a completely redrawn version of her multimillion-selling board book. This whimsical and hilarious book, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, has been printed on thick board pages. Full color.

Present three stories about how two hippos, George and Martha, experience the trials and tribulations of friendship.

The young hippos have always wanted to dive from dangerous High Cliff, and one day they get permission to make the journey to this attractive--and frightening--spot.

This heartwarming story show the power of a single friendship to transform a life, and inspires us all to look at the world around us and reach out to others.

"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!" --publisher's website

"The jungle animals are having a musical celebration! Mouse squeaks, Bird tweets, and Centipede taps his feet. Then more animals hear the music and want to join in, as Monkey, Warthog, and Crocodile bring their own music-making talents to the group. But what is that silly Hippo doing?"--Provided by publisher.

None of her jungle friends can find Hilda Hippo a quieter, less disruptive replacement for dancing, her favorite hobby, until Water Buffalo suggests an activity that allows Hilda to express her dance creativity in a new way.

Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippopotamuses.