Bertie, a little hippo, expresses the universal desire to do the things his dad does as they spend a day together. Daddy always has wise and gentle words in reply to his son's requests: "'I want to shave,' says Bertie. 'Just like you.' 'Will you settle for some shaving cream?'" his father asks. "'Give me a white beard,' says Bertie." The simple text has a cheerful refrain, "Just like you." The tables are turned at the end when Daddy asks to do what Bertie does?play with a train because he wants to be a kid again. The bold, expressive illustrations are embellished with multihued flowered patterns, in counterpoint to the hefty gray hippos. Age Group 3 - 8 Years AUTHOR: Marcus Pfister is the beloved creator of The Rainbow Fish, an international phenomenon with millions of fans. Borne in Berne, Switzerland, he has travelled extensively throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. He has worked as a graphic designer, a painter, a sculptor, a photographer, and, of course, a writer and illustrator of many popular children's books. REVIEWS: "Pfister's hippos are an irresistable pair, full of sweetness and life." - Booklist Colour throughout
