Security Hippo: A Dream Protector Like No Other—Inspired by a Daughter’s Imagination

A heartwarming daddy-daughter creation that empowers children to sleep soundly and dream boldly

CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What started as a simple bedtime conversation between father and daughter has become a heartwarming, illustrated graphic novel that aims to protect children's dreams and inspire courage. In Security Hippo, author Corrin Haskell brings to life the whimsical vision of his daughter, Ocian, who first imagined the heroic hippo at the age of nine.

Security Hippo follows the journey of a young hippo with a big dream—to become a “security hippo” after witnessing crime in his town. His first mission? To guard a child’s dreams from scary thoughts. The charming tale is brought to life with vibrant illustrations by Marlon Ingram and told in a graphic novel format designed to engage young readers and promote emotional reassurance at bedtime.

“This story is a Daddy/Dawta project, straight from the imagination of my daughter,” says Haskell. “She had a stuffed hippo that we turned into a dream protector, and just like that, her bad dreams stopped. The idea felt so powerful we had to share it with the world.”

Corrin Haskell, a beloved fifth-grade teacher at Brookfield Elementary in Oakland, has dedicated 28 years to shaping young minds. Honored as an “All-Star Educator” by the NBA Cares program and a collaborator with the nonprofit Learn Fresh, Haskell has always fused education with creativity. His past works include The Water Hole (2021), Passin’ Gas in Class (2022), and Math Hoops (2023), a project done in partnership with NBA Math Hoops.

With Security Hippo, Haskell invites parents and children to step into a world where courage lives in bedtime stories and stuffed animals become heroes.

The book encourages kids to believe in the power of protection, imagination, and family traditions—Security Hippo gets passed down through generations, keeping dreams clear and safe.

“This is more than just a story—it’s a message to every child with big dreams that even their fears can be defeated with love, imagination, and a trusty hippo by their side,” Haskell adds.

Security Hippo is available now. Visit www.HaskellsBooks.com or follow Corrin on Instagram at @Mr.Haskell45.

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