Comment from Elon Vaughn

Exceptional

First,I love the illustration. I also like alphabet books and it appears you are writing a very good one, along with interesting facts for adults, which could make good talking points or make it easy to answer the questions of youngsters. Well executed. I have a question about the antibiotic. Is it for the hippo or have some use for humans?

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Elon, and thank you for mentioning the antibiotic fact. I have now added a bit to that sentence. It is for the protection of the hippo, in fact it acts as a sun block, which I mentioned, but it also increases the speed of their healing process when they have been hurt, or have an illness. Scientists have tried to find out how to make it, but so far have failed. So many wonderful facts about these amazing animals, I could fill the whole book just about them. Thank you for the lovely six stars, that was a lovely surprise to wake up to this morning. Have a wonderful day. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Don't ask me why, but I love hippos and rhinos. I think they have a unique beauty that is not appreciated. They are massive animals, and it's surprising how fast a hippo can run. I've heard they can swallow a man whole. Didn't say anything about woman. lol. Loving your husband's art work.

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Until I started researching them, I didn't think much about them, but now, they are among my top ten animal loves. Did you know the babies can suckle under water? There is so much more to these animals that we don't know about, I could have written a book just on the hippo! Thank you, Yvonne, for reading my letter H, and for the lovely review. I will have to look into the swallowing a man whole! LOL, they are supposed to be vegetarians! Well, only until recently when they were spotted eating the meat from the carcass of one of their own!!! Have a wonderful day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by damommy on 20-May-2020

I read somewhere that more human deaths in that area are due to hippos. I still like them. 8-)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Enjoyed your hippo post, Sandra! Did you see all the hippo poems in our Pix Club a week or so ago? Marilyn gave us a baby hippo picture to write about. It was then I learned about the automatic breathing while in the water which is so cool.
Great picture and information!

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Yes, there were some really excellent hippo poems, it was great that my letter H coincided with it. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one. Thank you, Helen. Have a wonderful day! :)) Sandra xx

Comment from write hand blue

Excellent

H for hippopotamus, I've regarded these in the past as a rather stupid animal with a stupid name. Appearances can be deceptive. They are the biggest killer of humans in their country. I saw one on TV that a family had hand reared and it came into their house. Another animal to join your collection. Keep well. ~Mel~ xx

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thank you, Mel, it's amazing what I'm discovering about the animals I'm researching. They aren't at all stupid, and know just what they need to do to survive. I do wonder if they know that humans are their biggest killer. Not that I'm condoning them killing us, but, it's a thought. Thank you for reading my letter H, my friend. Have a wonderful day. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Robert Zimmerman

Excellent

Hi Sandra. I have seen a lot of poems about hippos lately. Your poem is well done and You have described some very interesting traits about them. It's a shame that some of these marvels are being destroyed.

Robert

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thank you, Robert. I noticed all the hippo poems, they were excellent. It just coincided with my alphabet letter, lol. Thank you for reading mine, and the lovely comments you made. Have a lovely day! :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Amanda Louise Davis

Excellent

YOu already know that I love these. You did a great job again with this one. Your grandson is going to love it. Good choice for artwork as well. I think you will really make him happy.

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Bless your heart, Amanda, thank you so very much for another lovely review. You've put a big smile on my face, just as I was signing off to go to bed. I'm so pleased you enjoy these, it's so encouraging. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by Amanda Louise Davis on 19-May-2020

Good night.

Comment from LanceHill

Excellent

This was well written. It is great that you are seeking ways to help your grandson. This book will help many other children as well. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my H chapter in the animal alphabet, Lance. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Your words are so encouraging, I do so hope all children will enjoy this book. Thank you! :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Man is so greedy and unkind to beautiful creatures like the hippos. I enjoyed your poem and facts for your abc book, Sandra. Your husband's art is perfect as are the words that describe the hippos. Kids of all ages will like reading and learning about these river horses. The pictures interspersed throughout the text are great, too. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Thank you so much for another of your really lovely reviews, Jan, I always appreciate reading what you have to say. I get so annoyed when I read what they do to these incredible animals, they are all God's creatures and yet they kill them for financial gain. Thank you, my friend, you stay safe and well, too. Love and hugs, Sandra. xxx

Comment from susand3022

Excellent

I don't know how they got so big when all they eat is grass, but one thing I can tell you is it's got a great big ass! lol, I've got a picture to prove it too! LOL (the daddy and mommy hippos were laying head to tail... so when I took pictures of the mom and baby, I got the dad's butt too. lol) What a fun addition to your ABC book! I'm sure Eric will love it! :)

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

LOL! Susan! That is so funny! I wonder if one of my animals is one you haven't got, that would be something! lol. I think it's wonderful that you have such a love of animals. It's funny you should mention the hippo dad's ass, I chickened out of putting the line I wanted to, that would have rhymed perfectly with grass! I don't think Eric's teacher would have approved, LOL. Thank you so much, Susan, you always give me such a giggle. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Ulla

Exceptional

Aw, Sandra, this is wonderful. Of course, I should have known the H would stand for Hippo. Some things I knew, but I learned quite a few new things about them in this wonderful write. Beautiful poem and kudos to Graham for his drawing. I so enjoy this. Fascinating.
You are doing a great job. It's sad though that they are in such danger from man. A big hug. Ulla xxx

 Comment Written 19-May-2020

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reply by the author on 19-May-2020

Oh, thank you so much, Ulla, for those lovely six stars! I'm just hoping I have the mix right for Eric and other children with the facts I've chosen to highlight. The other thing is writing it so they understand. It's quite a learning project for me, too!! LOL. Thanks for the lovely review, my dear friend. Big hugs. :)) Sandra xxx