A hilarious picture book about a grumpy hippo, a persistent bird, and a delightful friendship!  Bird wants to be Hippo’s friend! Hippo wants to be left alone.  Bird makes a great hat for Hippo. He tells hilarious hippo jokes. He keeps the bugs away (can you say lunch!?). Hippo wants Bird to GO AWAY.  But then the sky gets darker. And darker. Thunder crashes all around. Maybe Hippo could use a friend?