Duck and Hippo Give Thanks

Summary:

“It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and Hippo has his heart set on having a good old-fashioned feast with Duck and their friends. Together, Duck and Hippo go shopping for food and invite Turtle, Elephant, and Pig to share the special day with them. Then they get everything ready. But while Hippo goes to bed dreaming of his good old-fashioned Thanksgiving, Duck is busy making her own plans. There’s going to be a BIG surprise—one that will remind Hippo of all he has to be thankful for. Join Duck and Hippo for a memorable celebration!” (Taken from Goodreads)

Review:

This title has been sitting in my review pile for ages and I kept thinking, “There’s plenty of time before Thanksgiving!” And now we’re a few short weeks away from Christmas! But, I didn’t want to wait any longer to talk about this book and hey, thankfulness shouldn’t just be celebrated at Thanksgiving!

I love books with two main characters – Frog and Toad, Elephant and Piggie, Duck and Hippo – there’s always that one that tends to be a little more outgoing and one that likes things plain and simple. And that’s how it is with Duck and Hippo – Hippo wants a good, old-fashioned Thanksgiving, while Duck is so excited to be jumping in piles of leaves and inviting all their friends. 

This is the third book in the Duck and Hippo series and I love their relationship – how they may look at things differently, but love and respect each other. This is a much needed addition to the small number of titles available for Thanksgiving books – a perfect fit for the holiday!

Final Thoughts:

In the end, this is a story about being thankful for the friendships you have and accepting people for who they are (and celebrating it)!

Important Info:

Title: Duck and Hippo Give Thanks
Author: Jonathan London
Illustrator: Andrew Joyner
Publisher: Two Lions
Publication Date: August 21, 2018