Belly Button Book
By Sandra Boynton
The Story
A beachful of bare-bellied hippos celebrates the one thing they all have in common, with one tiny baby hippo whose entire vocabulary is BEE BO.
Why It's Special
For the toddler who thinks their own belly button is the funniest thing they own, this book turns that discovery into a full-blown celebration.
- Big idea: Your body is something to celebrate, silly noises and all.
- Vibes: Silly, bouncy, warm-hearted, unmistakably Boynton.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming, singsong text
- are working on body awareness and naming body parts
- enjoy repeating silly sounds like BEE BO
- respond well to sturdy pages and a fun die-cut cover to touch
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: What do you think the baby hippo is trying to say when it goes BEE BO?
- Real-life connection: Can you point to your own belly button like the hippos do?
- Story & problem-solving: What do all the hippos on the beach have in common?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think the book says 'I'm so happy you're mine' about a belly button?
