Hippos Go Berserk! by Sandra Boynton is a wildly fun wild counting story that has been making little ones laugh for over forty-five years. One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone, and before long the numbers keep growing until an all-night hippo party is completely inevitable. With Sandra Boynton's signature silly humor and irresistibly expressive illustrations, this beloved board book classic turns counting into an adventure that is just as entertaining for parents reading aloud as it is for the toddlers in their laps.
As the very first book ever published by children's book legend Sandra Boynton, Hippos Go Berserk! holds a special place in the world of early childhood reading. The bright sky blue cover and bouncy, free-spirited hippo characters draw kids in immediately, while the simple, rhythmic text makes number recognition feel playful and natural. The sturdy board book format is built to handle enthusiastic little hands and endless rereadings without missing a beat.
This book is a perfect addition to any child's library and a go-to gift for baby showers, birthdays, and holidays. It works beautifully for travel time, bedtime wind-downs, and yes, party time too. Whether your little one is just discovering numbers or simply cannot get enough of Boynton's irresistible cast of characters, Hippos Go Berserk! delivers pure joy from the very first page to the very last hippo.
