Herbert Climbs to the Top

In the fourth miniature picture book in the Hippo Park Pals series, Herbert climbs to the top of the jungle gym and makes a heroic rescue when Teddy falls!

The fourth book in the adorable Hippo Park Pals series, real picture books--perfect for little hands!

In the fourth book of the Hippo Park Pals, Herbert climbs to the top of the jungle gym for the first time. Of course, he has to look where he places his feet and balance each step of the way. Step! Pull! Step! Pull! Try not to wobble! He’s got it! And when Teddy (his stuffed bear) falls, Herbert imagines being a helicopter and making a heroic save!

Rilla Alexander’s hippo siblings, Fiona and Herbert, are adorable and kind! Her colors and the social emotional messages in these precious books meet kids exactly where they are.Rilla Alexander grew up in the country, in Australia, with her little sisters, Fiona and Emily. They had a sandbox and swings in the backyard, and a playhouse called Sunshine Cottage, which was made out of a rainwater tank. Nowadays, Rilla is an illustrator, author, and designer and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Steve, and their puppy, Spot. She has written many picture books and board books, including The New Rooster and Touchwords.