About This Book

What If a Hippo Ate the Teacher and Then Taught the Class?

Some kids worry a little. Some kids worry a lot. Some kids have wildly imaginative worries that can only be calmed with outlandish humor, and that's where books like this one, first published in 1981, come in handy. This funny story by the creators of the Black Lagoon series acknowledges children's worst fears, and through humor manages to put them to rest. What could go wrong on a field trip? Imagine what would happen if a hungry hippo gobbled up Ms. Jones on the class trip to the zoo, and then took over teaching the class! Everyone will be laughing out loud at the silliness of having a hippo for a teacher while they agree with the students that it's time for Ms. Jones to come back, ASAP.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Mike Thaler

Award-winning author and illustrator Mike Thaler has written over 250 books for children of all ages. He has also created word play games, software, and audiocassettes.

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Jared Lee

Jared Lee is the illustrator for the Black Lagoon series.

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