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Hippos Go Berserk! Board book – Picture Book, May 1, 2000

by Sandra Boynton (Author, Illustrator)
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Hilarious hippos make a party out of counting in this Sandra Boynton board book classic first published more than forty-five years ago.

Exuberant hippopotamus guests show up in ever-increasing numbers, until an all-night party is inevitable. Hippos Go Berserk! is the first book ever published by children’s book master Sandra Boynton, and is perfect for travel time, bedtime, or PARTY TIME!

One hippo, all alone,
calls two hippos on the phone.
Three hippos at the door
bring along another four.
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    1 - 3 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    AD330L
  6. Dimensions
    6.25 x 0.7 x 5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Boynton Bookworks
  8. Publication date
    May 1, 2000
  9. ISBN-10
    0689834349
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0689834349
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About the Author

Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children’s author, songwriter, producer, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over seventy-five children’s books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times bestsellers. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, “mostly to friends and family,” she says. She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced six albums of renegade children’s music. Three of her six albums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold) and Philadelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum (over 1 million copies sold). Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning “One Shoe Blues” starring B.B. King, “Alligator Stroll” starring Josh Turner, and “Tyrannosaurus Funk” (animated) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boynton Bookworks; Board Book edition (May 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0689834349
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689834349
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD330L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.7 x 5 inches
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Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children's author, songwriter, producer, animator, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over seventy-five children's books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times Bestsellers. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, "mostly to friends and family," she says. She has also written—with Michael Ford—and produced six albums of renegade children's music. Three of her six albums have been certified Gold [over 500,000 copies sold] and "Philadelphia Chickens," nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum [over 1 million copies sold.] Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning "One Shoe Blues" starring B. B. King, "Alligator Stroll" starring Josh Turner, and "Tyrannosaurus Funk" (animation) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. Early in the pandemic, she collaborated remotely with Yo-Yo Ma on three animated shorts: "Mooing Home" for Mr. Ma's Songs of Comfort project; "Chanson Profonde", a good-natured sendup of French chanson; and, as a companion to her book of the same title, "Jungle Night", Boynton's cello/guitar/percussion arrangement of Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 1". She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the stories fun, nice, and quirky. They also say the content is very informative and a classic for teaching counting. Readers appreciate the great illustrations and sturdy construction. They describe the book as cute, quirky, and simple.

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127 customers mention "Stories"127 positive0 negative

Customers find the stories in the book fun, creative, and silly. They also say it's a great night-time story book and read aloud for young students. Readers also mention that the book rhymes and has a nice beat to it.

"Hippos Go Berserk! is possibly the most delightful and funniest counting book ever written...." Read more

"...These are absolutely wonderful and silly books for kids that you will like reading!" Read more

"...The story is so cute, it teaches counting, rhymes adorably, and we all really get a kick out of the illustrations. Buy this book!" Read more

"Great night time story book." Read more

42 customers mention "Content"39 positive3 negative

Customers find the book very informative and fun for kids. They say it's a great book with lots of things to focus on and talk about throughout. Readers also mention that it provides an intimate perspective of reality for older readers. Overall, they describe it as a classic and a good product.

"...The illustrations are very well done and it is very informative to a child who is learning to count...." Read more

"Perfect for a little one." Read more

"...a lifetime, opening the minds of adolescents , and providing an intimate perspective of reality for the older reader...." Read more

"...Many layers of meaning to unfold here as well, as the little one learns to count and, eventually, to add up the numbers in a series á la Carl..." Read more

20 customers mention "Illustrations"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book great and fun.

"This book was super cute and sturdy. The illustrations are very well done and it is very informative to a child who is learning to count...." Read more

"...For example, there are certain details in the pictures..." Read more

"...It’s a fun little counting book and I love the illustrations! I bought it for my twin nieces who just turned 2." Read more

"...The story is adorable and the illustrations are simple and cute. This is still among my 20 month old’s very favorite books after nearly 2 years...." Read more

11 customers mention "Craftsmanship"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the sturdy books.

"This book was super cute and sturdy. The illustrations are very well done and it is very informative to a child who is learning to count...." Read more

"...They are board books-- thick and good quality, that will be easy for tiny hands to hold... or put in their mouth... or whatever... haha...." Read more

"...It arrived quickly and in good condition." Read more

"...Sturdy board book holds up to drops, bends, bites, and drool very well! A must read for the little ones!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Originality"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the story cute, quirky, and goofy. They also mention that the book helps children learn counting and has moments of suspense.

"...The story is so cute, it teaches counting, rhymes adorably, and we all really get a kick out of the illustrations. Buy this book!" Read more

"...There’s a lot of hippos and they go berserk. No plot twists or jump scares. Just good, old fashioned hippo- counting fun." Read more

"...The story is adorable and the illustrations are simple and cute. This is still among my 20 month old’s very favorite books after nearly 2 years...." Read more

"...It's cute, quirky, helps them learn counting...and is always entertaining. Definitely recommend!" Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book simple and easy to read.

"I love this book so much I've given it as a gift twice already. Simple, rhyming lines on each page make this an enjoyable counting book, and I love..." Read more

"...What it is is a short but incredibly cute counting book. Easy to read, and short enough that it will keep a child's attention till the end...." Read more

"...Animated and funny story, easy for toddlers to grasp and eye catching illustrations, as all Boynton books are." Read more

"This book is great. It’s really simple but very fun. It’s a counting book with a great and funny story about the guests coming and going at a party...." Read more

5 customers mention "Giftability"5 positive0 negative

Customers say the book is a great baby shower gift and a family favorite.

"...All 4 of my kids have their own. It’s a family favorite." Read more

"This is a great gift for the toddlers in your life. It's just fun. The pictures are cute. Kids seem to like it. It's a bit goofy which I like...." Read more

"...I recommend it for a great shower gift or just a cute gift for a little one." Read more

"A family favorite being passed down and around. It makes a great baby shower gift too. Boynton continues to please!!" Read more

5 customers mention "Intellect"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book clever, funny, and handy when on the road or at a restaurant or visiting.

"This book, like so many of Boynton's books, is cute and clever...." Read more

"...Comes in handy when you are on the road or at a restaurant or visiting." Read more

"We are on our third copy because we wear them out. This book is funny, smart and clever!" Read more

"Clever, original, funny book. We can recommend it!Our 4 month old and daddy both love this book!Three more words..." Read more

Wonderful use of numbers and a bit of math!
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Wonderful use of numbers and a bit of math!
I love all of Sandra Boynton's work, but this is my favorite to read to our daughter...she loves it too (see photo)! Most of the books for infants/toddlers focus on language and letters, so it's really nice to find one that has a lot of fun with numbers. In this book, [Spoiler Alert:-)]a single hippo throws a blow out party with all kinds of hippos joining in the fun. On each page of the first half, you get a count of Hippos arriving and in the last part, a count of them leaving the party in different groupings so that it all nets back to one hippo by the end. Beyond the educational value, it's got great art and is silly. I also like the length and number of words per page for 12-18+ month old.
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Diane E.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Delightful Counting Book Ever!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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Hippos Go Berserk! is possibly the most delightful and funniest counting book ever written. We read this to our child hundreds of times and it never got old. Each time I chuckled at a different aspect of this hilarious story, from the hippo's expressions and home decor to the adult-relatable tale of throwing a party and the mayhem that ensues. My child loved it so much, she took it on every trip and our copy is held together with clear packing tape. I give this to every new baby in our lives, and every parent has told me it is the child's favorite book. Honestly, Hippos Go Berserk! would be on my list of The 5 Books You'd Want on a Deserted Island.
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BosPof3
5.0 out of 5 stars We love Sandra Boynton!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
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My 6 year old counted all the hippos, my 2 year old loves the rhymes. These are absolutely wonderful and silly books for kids that you will like reading!
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Mandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic counting book
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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This book was super cute and sturdy. The illustrations are very well done and it is very informative to a child who is learning to count. I can see this book holding up for many years because of the material choices utilized. Very happy with purchase.
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Isabelle, Nathaniel, Liz, and Ben Leavy
5.0 out of 5 stars Hippos Go Berserk: A Comprehensive Review
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2014
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An often unappreciated style of literature, the board book remains one of our generations most eloquent forms of storytelling. In this world of sophisticated and accessible literature, Sandra Boynton creates a window into a more simplistic view into the fast-paced world of adolescence. This dynamic tale centers around the complex hippopotamus social structure and the intriguing theme of addition to the point of excess. The experience of reading this exuberant novel is one sure to stick with the reader for a lifetime, opening the minds of adolescents , and providing an intimate perspective of reality for the older reader.

As with many of today's most successful stories, Hippos Go Berserk begins with a relatable character, lonely and desiring something more in his life. It is this thirst for adventure that so magnificently drives him to summon his friends in hopes of excitement. Hippos arrive from near and far in sets ascending the number line, seeming innocent and enjoyable until the elusive number six. "Six hippos show up with a guest" writes Boynton, leaving the reader to question the identity of said guest. Depicted as a blue fuzzy ambiguous monster, the guest opens the readers' mind to the possibilities and beast-like qualities within themselves. Am I merely an uninvited guest at the metaphorical house party of a lonely hippopotamus? It is the complex inner monologue Boynton creates that really sets this book apart from her other masterpieces (i.e. Doggies). The height of excitement in the plot of this novel falls directly in the center, demonstrating the dangers of excess for the lonely, and spawning the iconic statement, "ALL THE HIPPOS GO BERSERK". This line goes down in history, as the quantity of hippos begin to go down in number. The plot itself concludes as each hippo deserts the illustrious party, leaving our first lonely hippo, missing those he has lost.

Thus, in an epic of a mere 29 pages, we observe a lonesome hero rise to power, a self discovery inducing guest in our hearts, the height of an empire of hippopotamus delight, and the return to monotony for our unlucky hero. It is with this condensed form of literature and involved thematic concepts that Boynton rises to the forefront in the board book universe.
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Sarah Thoreson
5.0 out of 5 stars SO ADORABLE!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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This is such a wonderful little book! I love reading it to my nieces and nephews, and it is one of my go-to gifts to buy for expecting parents. The story is so cute, it teaches counting, rhymes adorably, and we all really get a kick out of the illustrations. Buy this book!
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cejay
5.0 out of 5 stars Hippos go berserk!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
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This isn’t your typical counting book. There’s a lot of hippos and they go berserk. No plot twists or jump scares. Just good, old fashioned hippo- counting fun.
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lm47588
5.0 out of 5 stars Great but...
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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What happened to the 6 distressed hippos?!? 😄
One of my LOs favorite books since 4 months. Husband and I are the only ones worried about the 6 hippos.
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Deborah Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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Perfect for a little one.
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elisabeth vathje
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute English counting book
Reviewed in Germany on January 21, 2024
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This has really encouraged my son (4) to count in English. It’s a fun book with a silly theme!
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Sricha
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books for numbers
Reviewed in India on February 13, 2021
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My toddler loves this book! Great to learn numbers!
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Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute
Reviewed in France on May 18, 2019
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So cute !
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Marisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Australia on December 8, 2022
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scribesarah
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter definitely rates this product!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2013
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Bought this for my daughter - she's 13 months old and absolutely loves having this book read to her. The illustrations are wonderful, the story amusing (quite important for the sanity of the parent who has to read it over and over again - I have to admit, I now know it off by heart), and she especially likes the page where the hippos are partying away. I've also bought copies for friends' children, and they love it too - highly recommended.
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