A Story for Hippo: A Book about Loss

Last updated Monday, July 1, 2002

Authors: Simon Puttock
Illustrator: Alison Bartlett
Date of Publication: 2001
ISBN: 0439262194
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Date(s) Used: Aug. 2002

Synopsis: Hippo and Monkey are the best of friends. Hippo tells many stories that make Monkey laugh, but when the time comes for Hippo to head towards greener pastures, Monkey quickly learns that no one lives forever and that Hippo's legacy can live on by telling stories (some with Hippo in them) to his new friend Chameleon.

Craft ideas:

• Draw and tell a new story "with Hippo inside it."
• Draw one of Monkey and Hippo's adventures.
• Make a hippo or monkey mask.