A Story for Hippo: a Book About Loss.Puttock, Simon A STORY FOR HIPPO: A Book About Loss. Il. by Alison Bartlett. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-439-26219-4. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Scholastic, 2001. Unp. $15.95. Monkey monkey, any of a large and varied group of mammals of the primate order. The term monkey includes all primates that do not belong to the categories human, ape, or prosimian; however, monkeys do have certain common features. and old Hippo are the best of friends. They love to share all kinds of things: jokes, treats, songs, and most of all, stories. Each night, Monkey hangs on Hippo's every word as they relate warm tales of friendship. When Hippo dies, Monkey is bereft and wonders if he will ever find his way back to happiness. With time and the support of others, Monkey learns that life must go on, even in the face of deep sadness. With warm illustrations and soothing sooth·ing adj. Tending to soothe. sooth  ing·ly adv.sooth words, this sensitively rendered story provides a framework for cherishing the memory of a loved one, and is just right for helping young readers explore the impact of love and loss. Ages 4-8. |
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