Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!
Kindergarten-Grade 2–Portly is trying to find his true self. He was born a hippopotamus, but is sick of wading in water and eating boring, old grass. Searching for new possibilities, he sets off on a quest where he encounters a herd of rhinoceros, a bat, an elephant, and a giraffe, and transforms himself into a hippo-gir-ele-bat-onoceros. Each new identity has comical, albeit unsuccessful consequences. His adventures make him long for the cool waters of home and grass. Portly and his parents are glad to be reunited, but when he sees a monkey swinging from tree to tree, he knows his explorations must continue. The artist uses bright, sunny colors, portraying this jungle fantasy through large, eye-catching paintings. Portly's multifaceted personality is well illustrated. While the theme is far from new, children will enjoy the humorous tale and will identify with Portly's desire to try out new personas. A smooth flowing, witty text gives this tale good storytime potential.–Be Astengo, Alachua County Library
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Learning to count is made fun in this crazy tale of a dog, alion and a tiger all showing off how many apples they can balanceon their heads as they skip, walk the tightrope and roller skatetheir way through the book. This title belongs to the "BeginnerBook" series developed by Dr. Seuss, in which the essentialingredients of rhyme, rhythm and repetition are combined with zanyartwork and humour to create a range of books that will encouragechildren to learn to read. Originally published under the pseudonymof Theo. LeSieg, this book is being relaunched with a new coverdesign which reveals, for the first time, the true identity of theauthor - Dr. Seuss himself.