Animal Crackers by Mike Osbun for March 21, 2023

But he seems on the right way, according to the face of the hippo.

Here what to do: Draw a grid, and number the squares, and ask Mr Hippo which number itches.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas

Only a hippopotamus will do.

That’s the bird’s request for a Christmas present.

He needs help from an Irishman… the Limerick Rake.

Or maybe a Finnish forester?

Keep raking, it’s here somewhere……scritch scritch

Well, the hippo’s back will be well-scratched.

That is one very lucky hippo.

I guess he’s just gonna have to start from scratch…

I’m itching to leave a response. Such is the rake’s progress.

He has no problem on rhinoceros.