About this item
Highlights
- "Any child who has begged or pleaded for a pet for Christmas will love this book.
- 4-8 Years
- 10.1" x 10.9" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations
Description
About the Book
Text and music Ã1950, 1953 by Folkways Music Publishers, Inc. Renewed 1978, 1981 by Edwin H. MOrris & Company, a division of MPL Communications, Inc.Book Synopsis
"Any child who has begged or pleaded for a pet for Christmas will love this book." *
Christmas is coming, and one little girl wants nothing more than a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy. But will Santa Claus and her parents make her Christmas wish come true?
Based on the popular Christmas song by John Rox, this edition also includes the sheet music and lyrics to "I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas." With catchy refrains, classic artwork, and a heartwarming story, this timeless Christmas tale has been a favorite since 1953.
Music and lyrics for the song included!
* Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Review
Review Quotes
"An unusual, and therefore very welcome, addition to the long list of Christmas volumes on gift display shelves--the pictures are absurdly irresistible. Children will embrace its good-natured humor and untraditional subject." -- Herald News
"Deliciously expressive artwork--Any child who has begged or pleaded for a pet for Christmas will love this book." -- Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Review