A review by temeade
When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus by Ross Collins, Tom MacRae

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a cute children's book about a little boy who changes into different things based on his mood. When he wakes up he is a hippo and his transformations go on throughout the day. When I woke up I was a Hippopotamus would be a cute bedtime story for little ones.