Best Friends: The True Story of Owen and Mzee
Owen was a baby hippo. He lost his mother after a big storm. But then he met Mzee. Mzee was a very old tortoise. Can a hippo and a tortoise become friends? Read this true story to find out!
Nonfiction
Discovery Questions
After your child receives and reads this book, Discuss one or more of the following questions to help him/her make connections and build comprehension.
- Owen was lonely. He lost his mother and siblings. When have you been lonely? How are you like Owen? How are you different? Talk about it with a parent.
- Owen and Mzee are unlikely friends. Think of another story where the two friends are an unlikely mix. How are they like Owen and Mzee? How are they different? Talk about it with a parent.
- Owen needed to be saved. The people who rescued him looked after him and took him to Haller park. Why is it important to take care of all creatures who need help? Talk about it with a parent.
- Hippos are among the most dangerous of all animals. With a parent's help, research why.
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Book Details
Pages
32
Grade Level
2nd Grade
Genre
Nonfiction
Bilingual?
No
Life Skills?
No
Culturally Diverse?
No
Student Favorite?
Yes
Part of a Series?
Yes
Book Code
#582
ISBN
9780448445670