The three hippos all wanted their diving board to be higher than what it was. Then one day the hippos get to go to tall cliff and they walked down the ledge then they jumped into the water. But the hippos weren't careful to check their surroundings, there was a crocodile following the three hippos. The Mrs. hippopotamus scared off the crocodile. Then Mrs. hippopotamus helps the hippos build a higher diving board. The three hippos are now playing on their new diving board. Books show that you have to remember to watch your surroundings and to be safe when you are on a journey. ( )