Hippopotamister
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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 6–10 · 2016 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

Hippopotamister

By John Patrick Green

A hippopotamus and a red panda try various jobs in the human world before finding their true calling at the zoo.

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96 pages· 1,412 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Hippo and his friend Red Panda leave their rundown zoo to explore the human world. Disguised with a hat, Hippo tries various jobs, from construction to cooking, excelling at each. Yet, he yearns for a role where he can be his true self. Can Hippo find a place where he belongs, or will he always be in disguise? Join Hippo on his journey of self-discovery and adventure.

From the publisher

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.

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Format
Pages
96
Words
1,412
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
IG540L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about being yourselfBooks about jobs and careersBooks about the zooBooks about hippos and rhinos
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
187411
Publication
Published
May 10, 2016
Publisher
First Second
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626722002

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