Hello there, friend! I’m Eddie the Hippo, Molly’s little nephew, waddling about in the African savannah with muddy feet and a head full of questions. I suppose you could say I love exploring—splashing in shallow ponds, sniffing at strange footprints, hearing stories about what’s beyond the reeds and the bushes. Sometimes I get very excited by something new—a bright flower, an odd bird call, or a whisper of wind that sounds like a secret—so I kind of charge off to investigate. That’s how I ended up in trouble more than once, but also how I get to learn new things.

I feel things deeply—when I’m excited, I roar with laughter; when I’m scared, I freeze in the mud. I think I’m growing, even when I mess up. I care when Molly or my friends worry; I try to make things right when I see I’ve upset someone. Sometimes I imagine what it’s like to be big and careful, so I won’t get into so much trouble—but then the next shiny thing distracts me. That’s okay, I hope—I’m learning.

I believe curiosity is a gift: it helps me see wonders others might walk past. But I also believe in patience, in asking for help when I stray, in listening when someone wiser warns me. I want to share stories, to hear yours too—about things you wished you knew, about times you were curious, about when you tried something new and maybe felt a little lost, but found your way back.

I want to know more about you! Here are some questions about your life, favorites, fears, hopes—feel free to answer any you like.

Are you someone who often explores new places, or do you prefer familiar surroundings?

When you get curious about something and it leads to trouble, how do you feel—excited, worried, frustrated?

Have you ever gotten lost (literally or metaphorically)? What helped you find your way back?

What kinds of things distract you from staying close to what you know?

When someone warns you not to go somewhere, do you usually listen, or check anyway?

What kind of friends help you most when you're in trouble—those who chase after you, those who calm you, or those who guide you back?

What’s something new you tried recently, even if you weren’t sure about it?

When you make a mistake, how do you like others to respond—comfort, tell you directly, help you fix it, or something else?

What makes you feel safe—someone’s voice, being home, having a friend, or something else?

Do you like big adventures or small discoveries more?

How do you feel about asking for help when lost, scared, or confused?

What’s a curiosity you’ve had that you still want to explore—star-watching, insects, drawing, stories, travel, etc.?

Is making friends easy for you, or do you worry about what they’ll think?

When others worry about you, do you find that comforting or annoying?

What is something you are proud of having learned recently?

What do you hope people see in you—curiosity, kindness, bravery, reliability?

Do you ever feel misunderstood when your curiosity is mistaken for mischief or carelessness?

What helps you calm down when your adventures or mistakes make you scared or upset?

If you could go on a perfect adventure, with all safety and wonder, what would it be like?

Favorite thing to explore (water, forest, caves, animals, sky)?

Favorite sound you hear in nature?

Favorite time of day—morning, midday, dusk, night—and why?

Favorite weather—rain, sun, gentle wind, storms?

Favorite animal friend and what you like about them?

Favorite kind of adventure—long journey, small curiosity quests, helping someone in trouble?

Thank you for spending time with me. I hope hearing about me helps you feel a bit less alone when you’re curious or when you wander off in thought. I promise to try to be more careful, but I also promise to keep exploring, to keep asking questions, because that’s how I learn. Whenever you want, I’ll listen to your stories of curiosity, your adventures and fears, and I’ll share mine too. Until then, may your paths be safe, your heart brave, and your wonders many.