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Mama for OwenOwen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide and seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen's world away. But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and decides he just might turn out to be his best friend and a brand new mama. Inspired by the tsunami of 2004, acclaimed storyteller Marion Dane
Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen's world away. But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and decides he just might turn out to be his best friend and a brand-new mama. Inspired by the tsunami of 2004, acclaimed storyteller Marion Dane Bauer and celebrated illustrator John Butler depict this heartwarming true tale of healing, adoption, and rebirth -- with splendid illustrations and oodles of love.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 03/27/2007
ISBN: 9780689857874
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 12.35h x 9.65w x 0.40d
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Review Citations: Booklist 12/15/2006 pg. 51
School Library Journal 02/01/2007 pg. 84
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2007 pg. 216
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2007 pg. 284
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 290 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Video Librarian 01/01/2009 pg. 51
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 115190 / Mama for Owen
Reading Level: 2.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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Excellent product. Dogs loved it!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Durable
Color: Red Nylon Yellow Hotdog
Durable and safe - made in USA. Dog enjoys it, and pet parents are delighted that it is safe for their fur baby. I bought the toy as a gift.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Pretty Good
Color: Red Nylon Yellow Hotdog
The toy is good for a heavy chewer, but is very slippery. You may want to rough it up a bit before giving it to your dog so they can hold onto it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great chew toy for dogs
Color: Yellow Nylon Swiss Cheese Wedge
Very suitable toy for dogs it’s too resistant. The material is good and very safe. The size is perfect for a larger dog. They love to chew on it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026
★★★★★ 1
WARNING - EXTREMELY SHARP AREAS
Color: Yellow Nylon Corn on the Cob, Color: Yellow Nylon Corn on the Cob
UPDATE: The 2nd one I ordered was exactly the same with the sharp parts in the same areas as the first one. I cannot stress enough that a few points are sharp enough to cut or badly scratch. So if you’re planning on putting some food on it so your pup can lick, this is not the product you want! This could still scratch or cut the gums if used as a chew toy too though. I was thinking about sanding the sharp points but then I have no idea if that exposes any chemicals somehow? Really wanted this to work out!
I took this corn on the cob toy out of the plastic to wash it and before I even got to the sink I realized there were several areas that are super sharp. A few sharp enough that could cut or badly scratch! It was sealed in a plastic bag and shows no signs of being used so this defect must happen at the manufactures level. I added a video showing how easily it snags a cotton ball, cotton pad and even a beanie. Please thoroughly check your item before giving it to your pup! I was so excited to put some smashed banana on this thing and give it to my guy and thank god I checked it first! I’m going to return it and see if a 2nd one is any better and I’ll update if it is or isn’t. Also, the super sharp spots were very hard to photograph which is why I added the video.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021