But Not the Hippopotamus
The But Not the Hippopotamus runs 16 pages and is a 1982 edition, per Boynton Bookworks. Sandra Boynton's board book about animals and a hippopotamus who is left out, 16 pages.
- rhymingReads as
- 16Pages
- boardFormat
- Sandra BoyntonAuthor
How the But Not the Hippopotamus stacks up
Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for board books (16 to 30).
Below the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).
Within the typical range for board books ($7.99 to $9.99).
What sets the But Not the Hippopotamus apart
Measured against the 138 board books we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Boynton Bookworks Blue Hat, Green HatNext to it, the But Not the Hippopotamus is 2 years older.
- Boynton Bookworks Eek! Halloween!Next to it, the But Not the Hippopotamus is 8 fewer pages; 41 years older.
- Boynton Bookworks Spooky PookieNext to it, the But Not the Hippopotamus is 2 fewer pages; 35 years older.
Book at a glance
| Format | board |
|---|---|
| Pages | 16 (other board books here: 8 to 120) |
| Edition year | 1982 |
| How it reads | rhyming |
What it's about, per the publisher
A shy hippo watches other animals play and wants to join in, and must decide whether to try something new when invited.
Listed features
- Short 16-page board format
Worth checking
- No age range stated beyond grade levels
Where to buy the But Not the Hippopotamus
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Full specs
| Boynton Bookworks But Not the Hippopotamus | |
|---|---|
| Type | Board book |
| List price | $7.99 |
| Author | Sandra Boynton |
| Publisher | Boynton Bookworks |
| Format | board |
| ISBN-13 | 9780671449049 |
| Pages | 16 |
| Age (publisher) | Not stated on the publisher's page |
| Edition year | 1982 |
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But Not the Hippopotamus: questions answered
From Boynton Bookworks's published specs, last checked 2026-11-05.
What age is But Not the Hippopotamus for?
The publisher's page doesn't give an age; check the book. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What is the ISBN of this edition?
9780671449049, the board edition, 16 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.
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Where these specs come from
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