Book Review: George and Martha
What Parents Should Know
Story lines are solid and text is understated. The plump,
lovable characters keep kids turning the pages.
Common Sense Media Review
Two giant hippos--one with a gold tooth and one in a
skirt--teach lessons about friendship, respect, and courtesy.
Sure, they're friends, but that doesn't mean that either one
lets the other get away with anything. "We are friends, but
there is such a thing as privacy," Martha tells George as she
dumps a bathtub on his head.
The stories lead kids to their own conclusions about the hippos' misbehavior. "He shouldn't do that!" one child said when George peeks through Martha's window. "He should just tell Martha he doesn't like it!" another commented when George hid the dreaded split-pea soup in his loafers. Bright color washes added to expressive line drawings gently convey the warmth between Martha and George.
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