How to Hide a Hippo

Welcome to the whimsical world of "How to Hide a Hippo", one of the most delightful new children's poetry books! This collection of over thirty funny, relatable, and just plain silly poems and drawings is perfect for young readers.

How to Hide a Hippo Book Cover

About the Book

From a hiding hippo to oodles of doodles, explore this collection of silly rhymes, tender moments, and vibrant watercolor drawings!

How to Hide a Hippo Portrait Image

A Fun-Filled Read for Young Rhymers!

Perfect for family read-alouds, bedtime storytelling, or solo giggles, this volume stands out among children's poetry books for its pure enjoyment and silly drawings.

  • Over 30 Original Poems: A whimsical collection of rhymes that are a mix of funny, tenderly relatable, and just plain silly.
  • Delightful Characters & Scenarios: Read about a sky-high stack of flapjacks, a martian marching band, and the oodles of doodles drawn all over a poodle!
  • Just Plain Silly: Filled with playful scenarios that keep children laughing out loud, whether reading on their own or with family.

Take a Peek Inside the Pages!

Click any page view below to open the book and flip through the pages in full zoom view.

Page Peek 1: Ten Elephants
Page Peek 1: Ten Elephants
Page Peek 2: Origami
Page Peek 2: Origami

About the Author & Illustrator

Meet the creator behind one of the most playful new children's poetry books of the year.

Author Christina Cernoch Portrait
Cute green froggie illustration

Meet Christina Cernoch!

Christina Cernoch is an author and illustrator who loves writing silly rhymes and drawing quirky animals. She was inspired by reading some of her favorite childhood poetry books to start writing some poetry that will make others smile too!

When she isn't writing poems or sketching, Christina loves painting in her watercolor studio and hanging out with her family, who inspired many of the poems in the book. She lives in the Austin, Texas area, where she enjoys hiking, camping, and growing pretty flowers.


Where to Buy

Available soon in Hardcover and Paperback formats!

Coming Soon!

"How to Hide a Hippo" will be available soon on Amazon and IngramSpark. Keep an eye out for launch updates!