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Hippopotamister

Hippopotamister

By John Patrick Green, Illustrated by Cat Caro

The zoo isn’t what it used to be. It’s run down, and Hippo hardly ever gets any visitors. So he decides to set off for the outside with his friend Red Panda. To make it in the human world, Hippo will have to become a Hippopotamister: he’ll have to act like a human, get a job, and wear a hat as a disguise. He’s a good employee, whether he’s a construction worker, a hair stylist, or a sous chef. But what he really needs is a job where he can be himself.

Nominated

2018-2019 Gallery Award

Reading Level: 2.8

Published by First Second

Copyright May 9, 2016

ISBN# 978-1626722002 (HB)

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