Contributions

  • Gannett, Ruth Chrisman. - Contributor

Publication

1942 - Random House, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

12,000 words, Guess

Page Count

48 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCPZ10.3.T296 Hi

Description

A story picture book with wonderfully detailed lithographs by Ruth Gannett, all of which were drawn on stone. Story line is about a childless hippo couple - - wife wants a baby, husband doesn't. One day a baby appears on their porch in a basket. The husband tries to take it to the police station but neighbors think he has stolen the baby. A mixed up adventure follows with Mr. Hippo being arrested. Baby will only calm down when Mr. Hippo holds him, and eventually he gives in and the couple have a new baby. All the characters in the book are hippos, dressed in 1890-1900 style. No cars, fire engine is horse drawn. A fun book.

Subjects

Topics

FolkloreHippopotamusHippopotamus -- Folklore

Times

1890s?

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