Hippo Lemonade

by Mike Thaler

children's very early reader-early chapter book

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Mike Thaler, born in Los Angeles, started his professional career drawing cartoons for adults. A children's book editor saw one of his cartoon stories in a national magazine and encouraged Mike to try writing for children. His first attempt met with success, and "The Magic Boy" was published in 1961.

Mike has produced over 220 published books and is known as “America’s Riddle King.” He has also been called “The Court Jester of Children’s Literature.”

Mike Thaler lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Patty. He gladly welcomes all invitations to do church and school programs, and other book events.

Mike travels each year throughout the world helping children and teachers create their own stories, riddles, and books. He writes and teaches with creativity, inspiring his audiences with a love of language.

--from the author's website

Reviews

[Nicole H. ✨️nicoledreamsofbooks✨️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The cutest lil Hippo book! Contains short stories about Hippo.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite children's books. It's got adorable stories with some lessons to learn. The characters are so cute and fun. I love reading this book over and over.

[Kiyoko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful I Can Read book for intermediate readers. Three chapters, great illustrations, good vocabulary and punctuation to expand the horizons of young readers.

[Julia Chestnut · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an older book. I thought it was cute to read, had some good messages. There was nothing that stood out to me that made me love it.

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

A compilation of short stories.
An older book published in the 1980s.
Could be read by a beginner reader but detailed enough to make a great read aloud.

[Jenever Utsey]

This is a wonderful children's book! Lovely short stories which reach the readers at their level.

[Sherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kristen enjoyed hearing this book as a new reader in K & 1st grade. Cute chapter stories.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

classic book from my childhood, bring joy to my kids, 30 years later !! Loved rediscovering this book with short stories about Hippo and his friends.