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Hippo & Rabbit In Three Short Tales
[Scholastic Reader Level 1]
A brand new reader series starring two unlikely friends!
A trio of tales featuring two friends: Rabbit and Hippo are as different as night and day, but together they have fun all day and night!
With Rabbit's help, Hippo's breakfast turns into a breakfeast. Then at the park, both are able to give the other the swing ride of their life. And finally, at bedtime both find that thunder and lightning aren't so frightening when you're with a friend.
A trio of tales featuring two friends: Rabbit and Hippo are as different as night and day, but together they have fun all day and night!
With Rabbit's help, Hippo's breakfast turns into a breakfeast. Then at the park, both are able to give the other the swing ride of their life. And finally, at bedtime both find that thunder and lightning aren't so frightening when you're with a friend.
32 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2011
2 people are currently reading
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About the author
Jeff Mack
64 books89 followersBorn in Syracuse, New York, Jeff Mack has written and illustrated a long list of picture books, chapter books, and early readers, including Clueless McGee, Good News Bad News, Frog and Fly, the Hippo and Rabbit series, and Hush Little Polar Bear.
He has also illustrated many books for other authors, including James Howe's Bunnicula and Friends series and Eve Bunting's Hurry! Hurry!, one of School Library Journal’s Best Books of 2007.
At home in Easthampton, Massachusetts, he continues to write, illustrate, and visit schools and libraries to talk about his work. Visit him at www.jeffmack.com.
Bio taken from Jeff's website: http://www.jeffmack.com/short_biograp....
More biographical information can be found at http://www.jeffmack.com/biography.html.
He has also illustrated many books for other authors, including James Howe's Bunnicula and Friends series and Eve Bunting's Hurry! Hurry!, one of School Library Journal’s Best Books of 2007.
At home in Easthampton, Massachusetts, he continues to write, illustrate, and visit schools and libraries to talk about his work. Visit him at www.jeffmack.com.
Bio taken from Jeff's website: http://www.jeffmack.com/short_biograp....
More biographical information can be found at http://www.jeffmack.com/biography.html.
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Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews
January 19, 2017
This is an awesome easy read! Every story is funny and easy to follow along. My students thought this book was hilarious!
July 22, 2014
This book is rated as a Level 1 Beginning Reader for Pre-K to 1st. It's illustrated like a comic book. Both my boys (ages 4 & 8) and I loved this book about two friends, Hippo and Rabbit. It has 3 very short chapters: Eat, Swing, and Sleep.
February 22, 2019
Not a bad book, but there are so many other richer leveled readers about unlikely friends who learn lessons in a humorous set of stories that I look at how superficial this is and can't rate it to compare to them.
September 29, 2021
Hippo and Rabbit are friends who help each other feel brave. Rabbit exposes Hippo to three things out of his comfort zone. With Rabbit’s support, Hippo is able to expand his horizons. With friendly illustrations and easy text, this is a great introduction to graphic novels for young readers.
July 7, 2025
LOVE this! Great starter chapter book for first graders-or for read aloud with toddlers. Love the style of humor in the text as well as the illustrations. Prefer above Elephant & Piggie books (though we love Pigeon books) and better humor than Jan Thomas books.
November 21, 2017
My son is just beginning to read and really enjoyed this book. The loved the illustrations and the story stories are perfect for someone just learning to read.
June 5, 2018
6/5/18 Read with Naomi & Julia.
September 24, 2018
This book puts rabbit and hippo in 3 stories. Each story Hippo and rabbit learn some kind of lesson. The pictures add a lot to the story!
April 21, 2024
I enjoy when they can each read a part.
February 21, 2017
Good for fans of Elephant & Piggie books, although not quite as charming.
May 27, 2015
Hippo and Rabbit are two friends who have fun, but slightly silly adventures together. In the first of the three tales in this book, Rabbit tries to get Hippo to eat a better breakfast, which kinda works. In the second tale, they go swinging. And in the third tale, Hippo gets a little scared during a storm, and the two have to come up with a solution.
Cute little stories with touches of humor for beginning readers. The setup is somewhat graphic novelish, preparing these beginning readers for the reading format of comics and graphic novels. Readers who have run out of Elephant and Piggie books may want to give this one a try. Of course, it isn't quite as incredible as Elephant and Piggie, but then again, not everyone can attain their level of awesomeness. Hippo & Rabbit are close enough for entertainment purposes though.
Cute little stories with touches of humor for beginning readers. The setup is somewhat graphic novelish, preparing these beginning readers for the reading format of comics and graphic novels. Readers who have run out of Elephant and Piggie books may want to give this one a try. Of course, it isn't quite as incredible as Elephant and Piggie, but then again, not everyone can attain their level of awesomeness. Hippo & Rabbit are close enough for entertainment purposes though.
April 1, 2011
Description: A brand new reader series starring two unlikely friends! A trio of tales featuring two friends: Rabbit and Hippo are as different as night and day, but together they have fun all day and night! With Rabbit's help, Hippo's breakfast turns into a breakfeast. Then at the park, both are able to give the other the swing ride of their life. And finally, at bedtime both find that thunder and lightning aren't so frightening when you're with a friend.
The three stories together create a nice variety that keeps you entertained. It also sets a good example of a healthy friendship in showing that a friend will give you good advice, and they will make room for you when you need it. Simple and sweet.
The three stories together create a nice variety that keeps you entertained. It also sets a good example of a healthy friendship in showing that a friend will give you good advice, and they will make room for you when you need it. Simple and sweet.
December 4, 2019
Genre: Picture book- Comic book
Awards:
Audience: 5-9 years old
A. I know this book fits into this category because the story is told in comic book form. The pictures are illustrating what is happening while the characters have speech bubbles showing what they are saying.
B. The book has very simple illustrations with very clean lines. I think the lines help create a very simple story and illustration to help guide the story. This is important so that the story flows well because of the contribution of text and illustrations.
C. I would allow students to use this book for their own enjoyment if this book was on their level. It is a very short and simple chapter book.
D. What did the hippo forget to put on his sandwich? A tomato
Awards:
Audience: 5-9 years old
A. I know this book fits into this category because the story is told in comic book form. The pictures are illustrating what is happening while the characters have speech bubbles showing what they are saying.
B. The book has very simple illustrations with very clean lines. I think the lines help create a very simple story and illustration to help guide the story. This is important so that the story flows well because of the contribution of text and illustrations.
C. I would allow students to use this book for their own enjoyment if this book was on their level. It is a very short and simple chapter book.
D. What did the hippo forget to put on his sandwich? A tomato
November 12, 2011
Grades K-2. Fans of Elephant and Piggie will LOVE this early reader in graphic novel format. The first story has to deal with eating habits-- choosing healthy foods over a greasy burger (with a surprise twist). The second story compares strength of hippo vs. rabbit as they push each other on a swing. In the third story, a "brave" rabbit finds a solution to help hippo with his/her fear of thunderstorms. LOVED IT! Look for this one to get a Geisel Award this year.
February 5, 2014
I liked how this book had good words young, First grade readers would know or be able to figure out from initial sound and context clues and it had character development. These characters remind me of Bert and Ernie, Felix and Oscar.
January 10, 2017
The "chapters" were really short and easy enough for my beginning reader. Many of these level 1 books are actually quite long and have an intimidating number of words per page, but this one was great for him. I thought the stories were short but cute.
February 4, 2011
Very cute! Kind of reminds me of another pair of unlikely friends, my favorites - Elephant & Piggie.
September 23, 2011
Cute friendship "early reader" stories
January 21, 2016
The "I Can Read" books aren't often very good. Necessary but not often well done. But I really liked Hippo and Rabbit. Reminded me of Toad & Frog. I would recommend this one.
January 3, 2012
Really funny - when the Hippo got on the swing and Hippo told him to push him but he was scared but then when he finally pushed him a little bit Hippo said That was so fun!
July 29, 2016
Independent reader with three short chapters. Clever and cute!
April 27, 2012
I seriously cracked up in the third story when Hippo pushed Rabbit and Rabbit went flying away. These books are really cute, and I like that the stories used speech bubbles.
August 15, 2014
Mini-Me's first graphic novel. :)Three short, fun stories about the adventures of Hippo and Rabbit.
September 12, 2013
Gently funny, level 1 easy reader about the friendship of a hippo and rabbit. Plenty of potential for this series. Lots of cute visual humor.
Recommended.
Recommended.
April 11, 2015
Reminds me of Elephant and Piggie! SUPER cute. :-)
July 28, 2016
Liked this for beginning readers who will be missing Elephant and Piggie.
June 20, 2011
3.5 stars. Cute and simple.
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