A class trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper and all the children join the search.

The noise and drama reach a pitch, and no one thinks to listen to quiet Liam, who really might know where the hippo is hiding.

Written by Juliette MacIver
Illustrated by Sarah Davis
Published by Gecko Press
Also available in te reo Māori
Reader Age: 2-7 year

Juliette MacIver is the author of 18 picture books. She has received the Storylines Notable Book Award six times, and has had multiple nominations for awards in NZ, Australia and the U.S.

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That's Not a Hippopotamus!