Hippopotamister

John Patrick Green

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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.

Book Details

Publisher: First Second
Publish Date: May 11st, 2021
Pages: 96
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.40in - 5.60in - 0.50in - 0.70lb
EAN: 9781250801920
Recommended age: 05-08
Categories: • Animals - Zoos• Comics & Graphic Novels - Animals

About the Author

Green, John Patrick: - John Patrick Green is a human with the human job of making books about animals with human jobs, such as Hippopotamister, Kitten Construction Company, and InvestiGators. John is definitely not just a bunch of animals wearing a human suit pretending to have a human job. He is also the artist and co-creator of the graphic novel series Teen Boat!, with writer Dave Roman. John lives in Brooklyn in an apartment that doesn't allow animals other than the ones living in his head.

Praise for this book

Included in School Library Journal's Best of 2016 list.

Clever and fun! --Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile

Hip, hip, hooray for Hippopotomister! --Lauren Castillo, author of Nana in the City

Delightfully sweet. Three cheers for Hippopotamister! --Jennifer & Matthew Holm, co-creators of Babymouse & Squish

At it's core, Hippopotomister is a touching friendship tale in the tradition of Frog and Toad and Robot Dreams. But this book will also serve as the perfect roadway for those kids looking for a path from picture books to graphic novels. --Nick Bruel, creator of the Bad Kitty series

Green's (Teen Boat!) characters burst with personality, his comedic sense shines, and his visual storytelling skills are solid. --Publishers Weekly, starred review

A charming book with a solid message about changing one's life through hard work, imagination, and openness to new experiences. --Kirkus Reviews

A fun and engaging selection for readers just venturing into graphic novels. --School Library Journal