9" Owen and 7.5" Mzee dolls with 36-page hardcover book
Owen and Mzee, the heartwarming true story by Isabella & Craig Hatkoff, tells the story of Owen, a young hippo separated from his family by a tsunami, and Mzee, the 130-year-old tortoise who befriended him and accepted him as his own. The tale of their inseparable bond has charmed and amazed readers of all ages.
Our dolls are the perfect companions to the books, and will delight anyone familiar with the story of this remarkable friendship.
safe for all ages, perfect for ages 3 to 12
Book Description
The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart. |
