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celtic_oracle's review
4.0
A fun kids book that sneakily introduces math. Well done, Dan Santat, well done.
idgey's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sparklelys's review
5.0
I love both Mo Willems & Dan Santat, and I love that their characters got to interact via book in this book! Also, practical math, even if hippo breaks things when mad.
"Gah" is my new favorite font, and that is what I am calling it until someone tells me its real name. Input welcome, but I am also OK with calling it "Gah".
"Gah" is my new favorite font, and that is what I am calling it until someone tells me its real name. Input welcome, but I am also OK with calling it "Gah".
jmitschke's review
4.0
Introduces fractions/math concepts with a fun story about sharing and Santat's lovely artwork.
allmadhere106's review
4.0
I again liked the Elephant and Piggie cameo here, and the basis was very interesting. The book gives some points on math and division which was fun. It could be a good book to really start that for young readers. The art style threw me a bit with the switch between what looked like clay figures and then illustrations. But the characters were silly and I know a lot of kids who will like it.
For: older kids on the younger readers spectrum who are ready for math talks; fans of different animals; readers who aren't ready to let Elephant and Piggie go.
Possible red flags: hippo anxiety; friendship tensions.
For: older kids on the younger readers spectrum who are ready for math talks; fans of different animals; readers who aren't ready to let Elephant and Piggie go.
Possible red flags: hippo anxiety; friendship tensions.
imaclogger23's review
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ubalstecha's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
LIght and fluffy entry in the Elephant and Piggie Reads series. This means that Elephant and Piggie bookend the story but are not the focus. The main narrative is about a hippo, two squirrels and a crocodile trying to split three cookies between the four of them.
It's ok, but would be a good read-aloud before starting division.
It's ok, but would be a good read-aloud before starting division.