With tongue-twisty wordplay and escalating absurdity, this is a fall-down-funny farce that will surprise and delight readersfrom television comedy writer Elliott Kalan and acclaimed illustrator Andrea Tsurumi.

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!

Hippos coat pockets seem to have everything except what Sharko asks for!

Will their fishing trip ever get off the ground?