Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
What will Hopper do without Reggie? Hopper is a little blue bird, an oxpecker. He lives on top of Reggie the rhinoceros. Reggie is glad to have Hopper, because he eats up all those pesky flies. And Hopper depends on Reggie--for yummy flies, for shelter from the rain, and for protection from sneaky lions. Reggie also knows all the best silly jokes
To Hopper, Reggie is invincible . . . but Reggie knows he's not so young, anymore. He wants to prepare Hopper for life without him--on another rhinoceros, or quite possibly a zebra. Reggie reminds Hopper of all their adventures together, so that Hopper will always have these stories with him. The only problem is Hopper's habit of exaggerating
Three atmospheric, wordless illustrations capture Reggie's peaceful departure. And when Hopper finds a new crew of oxpeckers, he brings his beloved rhinoceros "back to life" with a rousing tale. Remember that time Reggie chased away three--no, three hundred--sneaky lions . . . ?
Synopsis
Unlikely best friends will melt hearts in this wry, gentle tale that grapples with death and finds solace in memory Little bird Hopper lives on top of Reggie the rhinoceros, feasting on all his pesky flies. Hopper depends on Reggie--for yummy flies, for shelter from the rain, and for protection from sneaky lions. Reggie also knows the best silly jokes
To Hopper, Reggie is invincible . . . but Reggie knows he's not so young anymore. To prepare Hopper, Reggie makes sure he remembers all their best adventures together. The only problem is Hopper's habit of exaggerating
Reggie departs peacefully over three wordless spreads. And when Hopper finds a new crew of oxpecker birds, he brings his hero back to life with a rousing tale. Remember when Reggie chased off three--no, three hundred--sneaky lions . . . ?
Synopsis
Best friends are together through thick and thin--and forever in memory For Hopper the oxpecker bird, life is just perfect. He lives on top of his best friend, Reggie the rhino, where there are lots of yummy flies to eat. Reggie keeps Hopper safe when lions are lurking, and dry in the rainy season. Hopper wouldn't change a thing
But Reggie isn't young anymore, so he wants to prepare Hopper for life without him. He helps Hopper remember all their good times together--their lazy days and exciting escapes, their teasing nicknames and corny jokes. The only problem is Hopper's habit of exaggerating
Hopper keeps watch by starlight as Reggie lies down for the last time. And at daybreak, he takes flight to find his own way in the world. When Hopper meets a new crew of oxpeckers, he can hardly wait to tell them all about his rhinoceros. Remember when Reggie chased off three--no, three hundred--sneaky lions?
Synopsis
For Hopper the oxpecker bird, life is just perfect. He lives on top of his best friend, Reggie the rhino, where there are lots of yummy flies to eat. Reggie keeps Hopper safe when lions are lurking, and dry in the rainy season. Hopper wouldn't change a thing
But Reggie isn't young anymore, so he wants to prepare Hopper for life without him. He helps Hopper remember all their good times together--their lazy days and exciting escapes, their teasing nicknames and corny jokes. The only problem is Hopper's habit of exaggerating
Hopper keeps watch by starlight as Reggie lies down for the last time. And at daybreak, he takes flight to find his own way in the world. When Hopper meets a new crew of oxpeckers, he can hardly wait to tell them all about his rhinoceros. Remember when Reggie chased off three--no, three hundred--sneaky lions?