Sharko and Hippo

With tongue-twisty wordplay and escalating absurdity, this is a fall-down-funny
farce that will surprise and delight readers—from 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!

Hippo’s coat pockets seem to have everything except what Sharko asks
for!

Will their fishing trip ever get off the ground?

Praise for Horse Meets Dog: “Horse Meets Dog is a sweet, wise, and genuinely ha-ha funny exploration of not just horse/dog relations (historically strained), but also of friendship and difference.”  - John Hodgman author of Vacationland

Praise for Horse Meets Dog: “A terrific picture book debut, moving the wonderfully narcissistic dialogue along quickly as these two huge—and hugely mistaken—egos battle it out.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for Horse Meets Dog: "A wonderful read! You’ll never look at horses or dogs the same way again!” - Jon Stewart former host of The Daily Show

Praise for Horse Meets Dog: “Horse meets Dog! Kalan meets Miller! Two great teams—one SO-DARN-FUNNY book! Go get it!” - Laurie Keller

“Kalan’s comedic duo brings to mind the iconic team of Chico and Harpo Marx. Dialogue in speech bubbles drives the narrative seamlessly, coupled with Tsurumi’s genial cartoon art, which downplays Sharko’s teeth in favor of impressively emphatic eyebrows…. Kids will laugh along with each picture cue as the silliness endures down to the last reveal, which discloses Hippo’s secret motive behind the foolishness.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Well-oiled comedic dialogue by Kalan (Horse Meets Dog) starts with a bang as Sharko and silent sidekick Hippo ready themselves to fish…. Kalan and Tsurumi pay homage to humor that fights bossiness with anarchy—Hippo may look foolish, but it’s Sharko’s plans that are utterly, gleefully foiled.” - Publishers Weekly