Up in the sky…Is it a bird? A plane?
No, it’s Harvey the hippo floating by!
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“Harvey The Hippo brings new delight to the body of read-aloud literature for young children. The rhythm of the poem is sure to engage the ear of many a three to six year old, and the vibrant tint illustrations are pure confection to the eye. Thank you Harvey for nourishing the inner life of the young child!”
“What a delightful story! As a practicing pediatrician, I am often on the hunt for book recommendations for friends, family, and patients with positive messaging. Harvey the Hippo, not only takes us on a scenic journey around the world but also teaches lessons about good food choices in a humorous way. I highly endorse this engaging and whimsically illustrated children’s book!”
“As a pediatrician, I see the effects of unhealthy food choices on children everyday. Harvey the Hippo is a fun, beautifully illustrated story that opens the door for families to discuss with young children how food choices affect their bodies.”
“Hip Hippo Hooray for Abby Pete’s delightful and whimsical tale inspiring young children to make good food choices! Brought to life by the colorful, quirky character, Harvey The Hippo, imaginatively illustrated by Leslie Pontz, this wonderful book will be a good choice for parents and grands!”
“Our family read Harvey the Hippo, a Tale of Good Food Choices. Our daughters loved the rhyming words, illustrations, and lessons learned about eating well. It was fun to join Harvey on his trip around the world. We were able to discuss geography, different cultures, and foods. This book will serve as a touchstone for our family to remind all of us to eat well and only enjoy treats in moderation.”
“As an Early Childhood Educator for 25 years I am delighted to recommend this book. It has a sweetness that will resonate with young children and its illustrations are delightful. Its message is relevant and important in this day and age for both children and the adults in their lives.”
About the Author
In a time long ago, Abby Pete retired from teaching English and started a family and a catering/takeout food business in central Pennsylvania. Years passed and she moved to Philadelphia, bringing her family, but not her business, with her. There she decided to pursue another of her interests, animals, and became a docent at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she can happily talk about hippos as well as the other animals in the collection. She has never actually seen a hippopotamus fly. She has four grandchildren, two of whom eat well and two do not.
About the Illustrator
Leslie Pontz is a fiber sculptor with a masters degree in Fine Arts from Syracuse University where she did her thesis on children’s art, and was the recipient of two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts as an Artist-in-residence. Leslie has shown internationally in invitational and juried exhibits in France, Brazil, Ireland, and Venezuela as well as throughout the U.S. She is the recipient of several awards for her work, which is featured in many private and public collections including but not limited to the Kamm, Best Western, Chestnut Hill Hotel and Philadelphia Museum of Art collections. Leslie lives with her husband Curt in Philadelphia, PA. Their five grown children have given them eight grandchildren.