"When Sharko calls for a boat, Hippo pulls out a goat. He wants a pole, but Hippo gives him a pail. And instead of bait, a beet and a boot! Hippo's coat pockets seem to have everything except what Sharko asks for!"--Jacket flap.

1. Sharks -- Juvenile fiction.; 2. Hippopotamus -- Juvenile fiction.; 3. Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.; 4. Plays on words -- Juvenile fiction.; 5. Best friends -- Juvenile fiction.; 6. Wit and humor, Juvenile.; 7. Humorous fiction.; 8. Tongue twisters.; 9. Picture books.;