A Hippopotamus Ate the Teacher
Picture Book · 1981

A Hippopotamus Ate the Teacher

Written by Mike Thaler

Part of the An Avon Camelot Book series

A zoo trip turns chaotic when a hippo swallows the teacher.

3.8 Goodreads · 114 ratings
322 words· ~300L

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Bookroo's summary

During a seemingly ordinary zoo visit, chaos erupts when a hungry hippopotamus swallows the teacher whole. As the students scramble to save the day, they must navigate unexpected challenges and find a way to rescue their beloved teacher. Will they succeed before it's too late?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Words
322
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~300L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
133393
Publication
First published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545357074

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