This is a darling book inspired by the tsunami of 2004. Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play together on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen’s world away. After the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and decides he just might turn out to be his best friend and a brand new mama.
This is a true tale of healing, adoption, and rebirth.
Mason brought this book home from the library a few months ago and I loved it and want to buy it
Oh, I have got to get that book for the boys. They would enjoy it so much.
The artwork looks just lovely.
Awww, that’s so cute. I’ll have to see if the library has it for reading activities for grandparents and grandchildren at my house as well. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by at SandwichINK.