About the Book
Book: Hadley the Hippo is What She Eats
Author: Kayla E. Green
Genre: Children’s Illustrated Book
Release Date: February 10, 2026
Hadley the
Hippo is hungry, and she won’t rest until she finds something to
eat. But as she walks through her jungle home, she finds that the
snacks in the jungle have an odd effect on her-they change her
color! Still, Hadley munch, munch, munches her way through the
greens, blue, purples, oranges, reds, and yellows of the jungle,
hoping to finally satisfy the rumbling in her tummy. Along the way,
she finds that it really does matter what you consume.
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About the Author
Kayla
E. Green is an award-winning author and poet who writes to remind
others—and herself—that light always prevails over darkness. When
she isn’t writing, reading, or spending time with her family, she
loves singing loudly and off-key to KLove Radio and pretending
she’s a unicorn. Fittingly, her YA debut fantasy novel is titled
The Goodness of Unicorns.
More from Kayla
I wrote Hadley the Hippo is What She Eats to provide a fun story to engage small learners. Through the hippo’s journey through the jungle where her color changes based on what she eats, pre-K and primary students can learn about both fruits and colors. But, what’s more, the back of the book contains a note to parents/teachers with activities to discuss the importance of consumption—what we listen to on the radio, watch on TV and online, and read impacts our minds and hearts. Approaching this lesson in an age-appropriate way is important for providing a foundational framework for discernment later in life.
As a former elementary school librarian and classroom teacher turned full-time mother, I know firsthand how play and learning go hand in hand. This principle applies to foundational skills for understanding biblical teachings, character development, math, literacy, and, well, a lot of things! Playing games with your learners can help reinforce that learning is fun–not only is there a game involved, but your learner will get to spend time with YOU!
As a part of the book tour, I’m so excited to share 3 learning games with you! These games are designed with minimal materials but maximum fun. PLUS, they can be modified for various age groups. Find these 3 learning games to play with littles at home here in this online slideshow:
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 19
Simple Harvest Reads, May 20 (Author Interview)
The Bookish Ledger, May 21 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, May 21
Guild Master, May 22 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, May 23
Fiction Book Lover, May 24 (Author Interview)
History, Hope & Happily Ever After, May 25 (Author Interview)
For the Love of Literature, May 26 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, May 27
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, May 28 (Author Interview)
Tell Tale Book Reviews, May 29 (Author Interview)
Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews, May 29
Blossoms and Blessings, May 30 (Author Interview)
Vicky Sluiter, May 31
Artistic Nobody, June 1
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Kayla is giving away the grand prize of a copy of the book, the companion coloring book, a special cookie mix from Story Crumbs inspired by Hadley, and a $20 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/efZJQ/hadley-the-hippo-is-what-she-eats-celebration-tour-giveaway
Interview
What has been your greatest writing achievement to date?
Hearing my words in audio form has been really, really cool, and I have won a few awards. I think my greatest writing achievement, however, has been seeing my daughter love Hadley the Hippo and ask to read it again and again. 😊
Do your books revolve around certain themes?
My books always relate in some way to faith. Whether it is directly or indirectly woven into the narrative, or, as in the case of Hadley the Hippo is What She Eats, a note to parents to help lay foundational learning and conversations, my worldview as a Christian is going to be found in my books.
Is your book part of a series?
Hadley the Hippo is What She Eats is not part of a series, but I am working on a new project that will be picture book series. I’m excited to share more in the future!
Tell us something unique about yourself.
I am an identical twin, and my husband is a fraternal twin.
When you aren’t writing, what do you enjoy doing?
When I’m not writing or reading, I can be found with my family either singing loudly and off-key to K-LOVE Radio or Ms. Rachel with my little. I can easily get lost in the library and any bookstore if not carefully supervised, and one of my favorite dates I have been on with my husband included browsing bookshelves. I love pink and sparkles and daydreaming about being a unicorn. Fittingly, my Young Adult debut fantasy novel is titled The Goodness of Unicorns. I have more books for teens, tweens, and children planned for the future.
