Dorothy and Mikey are two little hippos who are friends, at least most of the time. In the first story, a game of “Knight and Princess” leads to an argument about who gets to save whom. Next, Mikey’s bragging about being best at everything inspires Dorothy to use her wits to get the best of him. In the final story, Dorothy becomes miffed when Mikey tells her he needs to spend some time alone‑‑until she finds out he has been writing a laudatory poem about her. The natural competition and complication of children at play occupy these very short, linked stories, each with its own sly edge. Kasza repeatedly creates humorous, believable picture stories featuring animal characters who resemble some of the young children who enjoy her books. (Ages 3‑7)

Dorothy and Mikey are best friends'well, most of the time. When they aren't arguing over who saves who in Knight and Princess. And when they aren't competing to see who is better at jumping, running, and balancing on one foot.Dorothy and Mikey know each other inside and out--the good stuff and the bad. They will always love playing together--even when they're playing to win!Keiko Kasza's animals have won the hearts of children for over ten years, and this book, with three separate stories, brings her talent to a new audience: kids beginning to read on their own.