Never Babysit the Hippopotamuses! by Doug Johnson, illustrated by Abby Carter 1993
Kids will giggle at this comic tale of a small boy baby-sitting two enormous pachyderms. Advice on the care of the sibling hippos is given, as well as the wacky details of the evening. Among the list of things not to allow are wrestling, and leap frog. Beware of bathtime, because "the Hippos love to do cannonballs into the tub."
Carter's watercolor illustrations represent the manic energy of the Hippos, and the exhausted determination of the babysitter. Watching these beasts is no easy task, but much easier than taking care of the next door neighbors.
Appropriate for ages 4-8
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