“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 “Oh… butterflies!” Hannah gasped. Hundreds of colorful butterflies floated over the grassy meadow where the little hippos were resting. Hannah hopped right into the middle of them, clapping her hands with joy. But …
Pirate Preacher 
Hippo Hide-and-Seek
“Cheater! Cheater! You peeked!” Henry shouted. “Did not! I only peeked a tiny bit!” said Hannah Hippo. “You didn’t even count to twenty!” “Everyone else was already hiding. I didn’t have to wait!” “I wasn’t hiding yet!” Henry huffed. “That’s not fair!” “Well, you’re it now. And you’re a bad …
Hippo Beach
“Look! I found a crab!” shouted Harold Hippo. “Hannah, look!” Hannah frowned. “Harold, we don’t want to see your crab. We’re making sand ponds.” “But look at his awesome shell!” Harold said, holding Crabby up. “Eek! Get that nasty crab away from me!” “He’s not nasty,” said Harold. “He’s a …
Flip ‘n Flop
Splash! “Help! I’m sinking!” “Flop, you’re a frog. Frogs don’t sink.” “Aww, Flip, you’re no fun. I was just pretending!” “Why don’t we pretend happy things instead of scary ones?” “Hmm… maybe because it’s exciting? Sometimes you’re such a pole in the mud, Flip.” “Stick, Flop, not pole.” “Stick, pole, …
Helping Makes Us Happy!
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12 (NIV) “School’s out! What do I want to do?” Hannah Hippo asked. She thought about ice cream. She thought about cupcakes. She thought about toys and laughing. Hannah jumped. She squealed. She splashed and …