Henry Carter Hull

A young hippopotamus shows his father the right way to do things, such as getting dressed, watering the flowers, and especially giving big hugs.

Hippo companions George and Martha learn simple lessons about friendship in two adventures in which they explore the attic, and try to surprise each other.

When a hippopotamus discovers a spot on her bottom, it seems every creature in the jungle knows what it is and how to cure it.

Elmer decides to investigate after the hippos' river dries up and they are forced to move into the elephants' river, but when he learns the problem can be fixed if both groups work together, he must encourage the elephants and hippos to put aside prejudices.

Holly the hippo is fearful about going to the pool with her father and sister, but when Dottie's toy pig sinks to the bottom, Holly comes to the rescue.

A bad case of hiccups in the library leads to a series of outlandish experiences and a set of rules related to library books, hippopotamuses, and little sisters.

Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippopotamuses.

Contains two stories featuring hippo friends George and Martha in which George must find a way to tell Martha he does not like the split pea soup she has made without hurting her feelings, and Martha consoles George when his plans to fly in a hot air balloon do not go as expected.