
More than 70 million of her books have been sold, “mostly to friends and family,” she says. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over sixty children’s books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times bestsellers. Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children’s author, songwriter, producer, and director.

Completely redrawn, this snazzy new edition honors the enduring power of a deft and nuanced depiction of the Hippo Condition. One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone…Įxuberant hippopotamus guests show up in ever-increasing numbers, until an all-night party is inevitable. The story begins quite simply, with no hint of the chaos ahead:


This classic counting story was the first Sandra Boynton book ever published and is now being rereleased in hardcover to celebrate its 45th anniversary!
