The Tale of Henrietta Hippo

About the Book

Everyone has a dream and Henrietta Hippo is no exception. The desire to be a child's companion has always been her ambition and now she finds that the way to accomplish her dream is within her grasp. She finds she needs to overcome many challenges both in her personal life and in the assignments she receives through the mail from Teddy Tec. Her judgement, common sense, and loving nature shine forth in her work and the companion school realizes that she would make a wonderful child confidant. Despite self doubt and limited funds, her wish in the end is granted amd a new and different life unfolds for her.

About the Author

Aaron has worn many "hats" in his life; carnival baker, janitor, camp counselor, produce manager, park ranger and care aid to name a few. Creative writing has long been Aaron's dream and life has fortuitously presented him with an opportunity to delve deeper into this ancient art of story telling. The Tale of Henrietta Hippo is Aaron's fisrt published work and draws on his own early life experiences as an awkward and lonely child who found a treasured friend and confidant in a hand-made bear his mom made. This story honors the universal need for a friend. Born in upstate New York and migrating north with his family as a child. Aaron was part of a caravan that included four horses. Aaron currently lives with his family, one dog, two cats, five goats, thirty two chickens and his niece Luna's pink hippo named Henrietta on an organic farm by the Nicola River in beautiful British Columbia. These are the happiest years of his life as he enjoys the beauty of nature's simple pleasures.