"Uh, Flower Power, This is Rufus. He's a
traveling reporter," said Peace Hippo.
"What do you weigh, Flower Power?
My bathroom scale would let out a
G-R-O-W-N," spelled Rufus aloud!
"Your bathroom scale would let out a
G-R-O-A-N!" Flower Power grumbled aloud
right back. "Can't you spell, and where are
your manners, Fluffy?"
"Oh! Please excuse me, Flower Power. English can be tricky sometimes! You are right! It is groan, not grown, and you appear fully grown to me!" Rufus apologized.
"Uh, Rufus is doing a special report on endangered animals," said Peace Hippo.
"Um-hm, I see," replied Flower Power. "Well! You might want to tell him that he just came awfully close to being endangered himself, Peace Hippo, if you know what I mean."
"Rufus, my little buddy, here is a word of advice. Please allow me to spell it out for you.
S-E-N-S-I-T-I-V-I-T-Y.
Sensitivity is a good thing! After all, everyone has feelings. Try a softer approach, man! Be a little more laid-back––like me," said Peace Hippo.
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PEACE, HIPPO! and Other ENDANGERED ANIMALS Too!
Saggistica[This is an excerpt from the published book--The Preface and pages 1 through 13.] This story combines facts, a little fantasy, lots of heart, and some humor. Rufus is a little dog on a big mission. After overhearing a discussion about the endangered...
