Hippo Wants to Dance

Hippo wants to dance. Won’t anyone dance with her?

Engagement Questions for “Hippo Wants to Dance”

Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:

Creativity & Imagination:

1. If you could join Hippo in her dance, what kind of dance would you do together?
2. Imagine Hippo met another animal who loves to dance. Which animal would it be, and what dance would they perform?

Feelings & Emotions:

1. How do you think Hippo felt when her friends asked her to dance somewhere else?
2. Can you remember a time when you wanted to do something fun, but others didn’t want to join? How did that make you feel?

Nature & Science:

1. Hippos love water. Can you name other animals that enjoy spending time in water?
2. Why do you think dancing in the mud is fun for Hippo? What other animals might enjoy mud?

✍️ Written by: Sam Beckbessinger

🎨 Illustrated by: Megan Andrews

🎭 Designed by: Marisa Steyn 

📝 Edited by: Ester Levinrad

In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)

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