About This Lesson
Inspired by his box of animal crackers, a Latino boy daydreams about the exotic animals he would give to his family and friends. The author offers an engaging way for children to interact imaginatively with animals while learning about their diverse habitats. I Had a Hippopotamus also provides positive, authentic images of a contemporary Latino family. The lesson plan from Lee & Low Books includes ideas for providing a supportive introduction to the book, suggestions for observing reading behaviors, discussion questions, ELL support, and interdisciplinary activities.
