Big Little Hippo
by Valeri Gorbachev
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A tiny hippo feels small compared to all the bigger animals around him, wishing he could grow up faster. When he lends a hand to a tiny beetle in need, he discovers that being little has its own special strengths. This heartwarming tale shows how kindness and perspective can make you feel mighty no matter your size.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipAnimalsSelf-DiscoveryKindness
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781454919063
- Pages
- 38
- Publisher
- Union Square Kids
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 285
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
FictionHippopotamusBeetlesAnimalsSizeChildren's fictionPicture booksHippopotamus -- FictionSize -- FictionBeetles -- FictionAnimals -- Fiction