Book Review: The Christmas Angel by Mary Jean Kelso

Good morning book fans, Zebee and the gang here today. When our boss Joy read this story to us, we all wanted to go on our own adventure across the country. But more on that later. First let’s read what Joy has to say about the story.

* * * * * Melissa and her family were setting off on a great adventure to move from Philadelphia to Oregon. The trip would be long and hard. Each family member can bring one special possession along. Melissa’s most precious possession was a Christmas angel her father brought her from England. She packed it very carefully and hoped that it would make the trip unbroken.

Mary Jean has opened the trails of the Oregon Trail to the young reader this time. K.C. Snider’s art gives the reader a feel for what pioneers of the day went through.

At the end of the book there are several pages of information, websites and activities you can engage in to learn more about this part of American history.

* * * * * So, back to what I was saying, we all want to go on our own adventure across America. Here are a few of the places some of us want to visit:

Mori: I want to see the Sequoia National Forest in California. Those trees are amazing.

Lito: I’d like to visit the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest out in Arizona. I just think they’re cool.

Elvis: I want to take my family to see the Grand Tetons. There we could fly free, until we wanted to come home, of course.

Star: I want to visit the Empire State Building. Is it really taller than me?

Belinda: I want to visit my cousins over in Yosemite National Park. They say they get the best picnic foods. You know, my grandparents walked through our boss Joy’s campsite back when she was a little girl. But that’s a story for another time.

So, where can you get your copy?

Guardian Angel Publishing

Okay, we could be here all day talking about all the places we want to visit. How about you. Where would you like to visit if you had the chance? Share it with us and I promise I’ll post it here and share it with everyone, unless you don’t want me to.

Okay, I’ve got to go. See you back here Sunday with more zoo news.

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Book Review: My Grandmother's Kitchen Rules by Bill Kirk

Good Thursday everyone, Zebee here. When my boss Joy said that today's book was written by Bill Kirk, I got excited. I really like his book "There's a Spider in My Sink" that she read to us a while back. So, let's see what she has to say about this book of Bill's.

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Today’s book is a cute rhyming story about a young girl and her grandmother. Grandma loves all the things in nature that her granddaughter brings home, with one exception. Ants! Read along as all kinds of creatures and discoveries are brought home. See what happens when ants are introduced and the problems they bring with them. Do they get rid of them, if so, how? I'm not telling, you have to read this wonderful story to find out!

The illustrations in this charming story capture your attention and bring the rhyme to life. Lots of color and fun borders on each page bring you into the story.

At the end of the story there are six pages of factoids, activities, games and a list of websites where you can go to learn more about ants.

Bill has once again combined a fun rhyming story with science.

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I think the thing I learned that really surprised me was the fact that if you collected all the ants in the world (that would be 10 QUADRILLION!!!) they would weigh as much as all the people in the world! That's a lot of ants.

So, where can you buy your copy of this great book?

Pick up your copy today at Guardian Angel Publishing.

You can visit Bill over at his site Bill Kirk Writes. See what else this talented writer is up to.

See you back here Sunday with more zoo news.

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Book Review: Triangle Top, The Tale of a Troubled Tribe by Mark Johnson

Good Thursday morning to you all. Zebee here with another really great book. When my boss Joy read this one to us, we all thought back to when we had Mori’s surprise birthday party. Without all of us helping out, the party wouldn’t have happened. Anyway, let me get out of the way so Joy can tell you about “Triangle Top, The Tale of a Troubled Tribe.”

* * * * * Welcome to the world of the Trylicans. They live in a “tremendous triangular territory known as Triangle Top.” And so begins their adventure. All the Trylicans treasured the tasty treat called trumples and would do anything to get them. In order to get the tasty trumples, they had to work together, which they did beautifully. In their journey to find trumples, Travis the Twebble came across a problem. To get the trumples ahead, they would need to cross some very troubling terrain if they couldn’t turn everyone around. Were the Twebbles able to turn the rest of the tribe around? Did they find more trumples? You’ll find out when you pick up your copy of “Triangle Top, The Tale of a Troubled Tribe.”

Mark Johnson has used the letter “T” and cleverly woven a fun tale about cooperation. Without all parts working towards a common goal, the results might be disastrous. Add in the creative imagination of Christina Rodriguez and her incredible illustrations and you have a book children will truly enjoy. The lesson learned is one they will use throughout their lives.


* * * * * I don’t know about you, but I really loved this story and want my own copy so I can read it over and over again. I’m going to hop over to Penelope Press and buy my copy today. Care to join me there?

Want to follow along and see what “Triangle Top” is up to? Check out their FaceBook page.

Don’t you just love Christina’s illustrations? Here’s a link to her site. I know she would love to have you drop in and say hi. Tell them my boss Joy sent you, they’re cyber buddies.

Okay, I’ve got to run. We’re starting to plan our Thanksgiving get together and I don’t want to miss out. See you back here Sunday with more zoo news.

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Book Review: Humberto, the Bookworm Hamster by Mayra Calvani

Good morning book fans. Zebee and the whole gang here. It’s book review Thursday at the V Zoo, and you know what that means. Right! We have another great book to share with you today. Let’s get right to it. Here’s my boss Joy’s review.

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Humberto loves to read. He read all the time no matter what he was doing. He could eat, brush his teeth, cook and go for a walk and read at the same time. He even listened to audio books while he slept.

The only time he couldn’t read was when he exercised on his wheel. Then he’d think about the books he’d read and become a part of the story.
Humberto was very busy reading. He had no time for his friends. He wanted to read all the good books ever written. His neighbors would invite him to play, but Humberto always had a book he had to read.

Then one day it rained. It rained so hard that the river overflowed and flooded all the animals’ homes. What happened to ‘Humberto’s books? What happened to all the animals’ homes? How did Humberto help his neighbors?

“Humberto, the Bookworm Hamster” sparks the imagination and natural curiosity of a child. Mayra has captured the essence of a true bookworm in Humberto. She’s given children an introduction into the wonderful world of books that can last a lifetime and the meaning of true friendship.

Kit Grady’s illustrations are charming. They pull you into Humberto’s world and show you the wonder of the many books he’s read as well as his animal friends.

* * * * * Okay, so there you have it. I couldn’t have said it better myself. How about a trip to your local library or bookstore now. What book are you going to pick up? I’m running over to Guardian Angel Publishing to get my copy of “Humberto, the Bookworm Hamster” and then I’m going to browse the rest of the great books there. Care to join me?

Maybe I can ‘talk’ our boss Joy into taking all the animals here at the V Zoo on a field trip to the local library. Wouldn’t that be fun? I can just see it. Billy would be swinging from the lights . . .

Got to go. See you back here Sunday for more zoo news.

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Book Review: Soap, Soap, Soap by Elizabeth Dulemba

Good book review day Bloggerville fans! Zebee here with a really fun book for you. Here's my boss Joy with her take on the book.

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Today is all about soap or jabón. Writer and illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba has written a fun filled bilingual story about Hugo, a young boy. His mamá sends him to the store to buy soap or jabón. Follow Hugo's adventure to the store and see who he meets along the way. Watch out, or you might end up needing a bath by the end of the story.





Elizabeth's illustrations are amazing. Her style really makes you feel like you are running right along side Hugo during his adventure. This is Elizabeth's first book that she both wrote the story and did the illustration. She has done a wonderful job weaving a cute story and illustrations together. All young children will enjoy this book.

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Here is the trailer for Soap Soap Soap / jabón jabón jabón

Want more? Check out all the activities Elizabeth has over at her website.


Where can you buy "Soap Soap Soap?"

Barnes and Noble


Borders


Amazon


and at your local Independent book store. Go here to find the one closest to you.



Bye for today. See you back here Sunday with more zoo news.

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Book Review: Andy and Spirit in the Big Rescue by Mary Jean Kelso

It's Thursday her at the v Zoo, and that means it's book review time. Hello everyone, Zebee here. Let's see what my boss Joy is going to read to us today.

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"Andy and Spirit in the Big Rescue" by Mary Jean Kelso

Book Review: The Sound Snatcher by Linda Bryan Sabin

Good morning book fans. I have a cute, (but scary) book to share with you today.
My boss Joy read us this morning while the zookeepers were cleaning and getting ready to open for the day. Let’s see what she has to tell you about this story.

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“The Sound Snatcher” is a cute rhyming story about a very special vacuum in Mark’s house. He’s curious about what this thing does. It cleans the floor like all vacuums do, but, it also eats up sounds. It eats the clock ticking sound, the phone ringing even the cat meowing and the dog barking! Is there any sound the sound snatcher doesn’t snatch?

The illustrations are great. They walk you through the adventures of this sound snatching machine. If you have a child who isn’t sure about what they think of your vacuum, this book just might be a good book to have. At the end of the story, there are several pages with questions and vocabulary words you can use with your little ones to learn more.

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Can you imagine a zoo with no noise? We all decided that we like the story but don’t want the sound snatcher to visit us here at the V Zoo unless he’s not plugged in.

Where can you pick up your copy? Why at Peekingkitty of course.

See you back here Sunday, and remember to let me know about your local zoos Halloween activities so I can share them with the rest of the crowd here at Zooprise Party/Fiesta Zoorpresa.

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Book Review: Andy and Spirit Go To The Fair by M.J. Kelso

Good morning all you book lovers. Zebee here with another in the Andy ans Spirit series. The gang here at the V Zoo really like these books. Maybe someday Andy and Spirit can come for a visit. But for now, let's see what my boss Joy has to say about this one.

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In this week’s story, Andy has joined a 4-H club called the Dusty Riders. Andy and several other members of the club are competing at the State Fair for ribbons. He’s very excited about being at the fair, even though he doesn’t think he’s the best rider in the group.

When the time comes for the competition to start, Andy’s a bit nervous. He’s used to working Spirit with his friends around, but this is different. When it’s his turn, Billy, the school bully, yells out from the crowd and lets out a shrill pitched whistle. Will Spirit react and run off with Andy on her back? How does the competition end? I don’t want to spoil the story for you, so I’ll just say that Andy and Spirit prove what a great pair they are.

Mary Jean has once again done an excellent job sharing the experiences of horse and rider and the bond they form. She shows how having a handicap doesn’t have to keep you from doing the things you want to do. The illustrations by K. C. Snider let you see and experience being at the fair with Andy.

In this book you can also learn how wild horses are managed in the U. S. and horse adoption. You can also get some insight to 4-H clubs which have been around for over 100 years.

You can learn more about horse and burro adoption and learn about being a volunteer with the wild horse program.

If you’re interested in reading about 4-H go to their website or their blog.

You can pick up your copy over at Guardian Angel Publishing.

See you back here Sunday with more zoo news. Remember to let me know what oo is near you so I can go there and visit. If I need to sleep over, can I stay at your house? I promise not to snore too loud.

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Book Review: Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy by Martine Groeneveld

Good morning book fans, Zebee here. our book today is for the younger children in the audience. This was a book that Bindi and Elvira really liked because of their toddlers. So, let’s see what my boss Joy has to say about “Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy.”

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Nurturing our children when they are infants, toddlers and beyond is a vital part of parenting. This book is a tool for parents to use at home to instill love and affection through use of touch-play, rhymes, games, songs and stories.

“Positive touch plays a major role in my family. Besides daily hugs and kisses, many activities
are easily combined with loving and playful touch. We enjoy touch-play activities in the car, in line at the grocery store and before bedtime. They can be done anywhere and anytime.”

The layout is wonderful. In each section you are given guidance on how to use touch-play and tips to involve your child in the process. For example:

Martine starts the book with an introduction to touch-play and how to use it with your child, She continues with notes for parents about types of oils to use, pressure and stroking, clothing and timing. At the end of the book she goes into the benefits of touch and research that’s been done on brain development and how it helps reduce aggression. She also gives you a list of resources and books that can further your knowledge.

Reading through this book brought back memories of when my children were very young. I was involved in a “mommy and me” that used these same types of touch-play in a group setting. When we’d go home, we’d continue the experience and make up new songs and rhymes. This would be a great gift for anyone that’s going to have a child.
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You know, when she read it to all the animals at the V Zoo we all wished our moms had a book like this when we were young. Joy told us she’s keeping it in our library and that if any of us want to use it we can. Elvira checked it out right away. Little Elvin is the perfect age for a book like this. It should be interesting to see a momma king vulture using touch-play with her chick. I bet stroking with her wing feathers will tickle.

Bye for now. I’ll be back Sunday with more zoo news.

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Book Review: Andy and the Albino Horse by Mary Jean Kelso

Hi book fans! Zebee here with the first in a series of books about Andy and a horse named Spirit. I like horses, don't you? Did you know they are like a distant relative of mine? Heck, add stripes and they could sorta pass for a zebra. Anyway, Mary Jean and my boss Joy got together and decided to read these books to us here at the V Zoo. Here's the review from the first in the series, "Andy and the Albino Horse."

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This story is one of struggle and triumph. Andy is a young boy who spends his days in a wheelchair. He feels different that all the other children in school and is the school bullies favorite target. Andy wishes he could stand up and walk, then maybe Billy the bully would leave him alone.

In another part of town there is a lady named Tracy. She’s a horse trainer. During a severe winter she encounters an albino filly who’s been shunned by the rest of her herd because she’s different. Eventually the Bureau of Land Management puts the filly up for adoption and Tracy adopts her. She trains the filly, named Sprit, and Andy’s mom brings him out one day to ride her.

I won’t give away the ending, but this story teaches us that even though someone is different they still have feelings and dreams like everyone else.

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Let's watch the trailer. I love movies!

Cool! You can follow Mary Jane at her blog Andy and the Albino Horse
You can purchase the book at Guardian Angel Publishing

And right here

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Book Review: A Horse of Course by Shari Lyle-Soffe

Good Thursday to all you book fans. Zebee here. Today’s story made all of us here at the V Zoo laugh when our boss Joy read it to us. It made us think what it would be like to live . . . Let’s see what Joy’s review says about the story.

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“A Horse of Course” is a fun romp through a child’s imagination of what it would be like to have a horse for a pet. It’s Aaron’s birthday and Grandpa Roy gives him a horse for a present. Aaron is very happy and decides to name him Horace. When asked where Horace will live, Aaron says “With me of course,” and so begins a wild and often messy adventure.

Shari has brought to life what it would be like to have a horse live with you as if they were a cat, dog or another child. The hilarious turn of events is sure to have any child laughing. Eugene Ruble’s illustrations are whimsical and give Horace his loveable personality.
* * * * *Where can you pick up your copy of this and other books by Shari Lyle-Soffe?
Guardian Angel

Most of us agreed, we’d like to visit someone’s home, but we really like living her at the V Zoo. So, can we come to YOUR house for a day or two?

See you back here Sunday with more zoo news.

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Book Review: A New Job for Dilly by Rena Jones

Good morning Bloggerville fans. Zebee here and today I have a really fun book to share with you. When our boss Joy read this one to us, we all started thinking about what kinds of jobs we could do.

Okay, so here's what she has to say:

Dilly is a rat. A rat who loves sour pickles. They are his most favorite food in the whole world. He picks one up off the floor of a deli and gets chased by a man who calls him a theif. Dilly is tired of being chased and called a thief so he decides to get a job.

Dilly searches and finds jobs that take him trough the alphabet. He tries being a clown, a housekeeper, and optician and every other letter of the alphabet. Will Dilly find his perfect job? You'll need to read the story to find out.

Lisa Oakman's illustrations are lively and cute. You feel like you're right there with Dilly at every job he tries. Together Rena and Lisa have created a story that will delight children of all ages.

Where can you buy this book?

4RV Publishing

We here at the V Zoo came up with jobs we could do. Here's our list:

Zebee: I think I'll keep the jobs I have as Mascot and roving reporter.

Mori: I could be an Ear Nose and Throat doctor.

Elvis: I will be a spy and fly places to see what's going on and report back to headquarters.

Star: I can be a movie star and travel the world acting.

Billy: I want to be an acrobat.

Lenny: I will be a hunter and hunt at night.

As you can see, we all came up with ideas of what kinds of jobs we can do. How about you. Do you know what you want to do when you grow up? Please share, we love to hear from you.

Bye for today, see you back here Sunday with more zoo news.

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Book Review: Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog by Dayna Hilton

Good morning book fans, Zebee here. Today we have a book all about fire safety.

Yesterday, my boss Joy’s friend Dayna Hilton and her dog Sparkles came for a visit. Dayna is a fire safety instructor and along with her dog Sparkles she teaches children what to do in case of a fire. She’s also written a book about it. Here’s what my boss Joy has to say about the book:

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"Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog" by Dayna Hilton teaches children all about fire safety. Dayna is a firefighter and currently serves as a Public Fire and Life Safety educator in Clarksville, Arkansas.
With the help of her father and son who are also firefighters, she developed a complete package of fire safety information that's sure to delight children as it teaches.

Her book walks you trough a day in the life of Sparkles as she helps Dayna teach children fire safety. The photographs in the book show Dayna, her son Michael and Sparkles get ready for the day and how they help children learn what to do in case of a fire.

For little ones who can’t read yet, Dayna has an audio CD available where the story is read with and without page turning prompts. Included on the CD is a song about Sparkles.

If you go to Sparkles website, you will find activity sheets, games and much more. Sparkles even has a fan club your children can join.
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Dayna and our boss Joy read the book to all of us here at the V Zoo. When they were finished it was Sparkles’ turn to teach us how to “stay low and go.” You should have seem us! Star and the other giraffes couldn’t…

Star: I heard what you said Zebee. What we want to know is if you plan on telling all the children in Bloggerville how funny you looked trying to crawl low. All I can say is that I’m glad I wasn’t behind you for that part of the program!

Z: Okay Star you made your point. I’m sorry that I was going to make fun of how you looked while you tried to crawl low. I guess there were quite a few of us that looked silly since we just can’t bend that way. The big cats, bears and chimps didn’t have any trouble, just us hoof stock.

Star: I guess if the V Zoo ever had a fire, we’d just get down as low as we can and crawl out as fast as we can.

Z: I know that’s what I’d do. Now, back to Dayna and her mission. She told us that to help get her message out, she’s been on the "PBS KIDS Sprouts" as well as "Fox and Friends." I think that’s cool. I know your visit here with us taught us a lot about fire safety.

Okay, so where can you buy her book?


Gee, I’d like to be on TV some day. Maybe if I . . .

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Book Review: Tree House in a Storm by Rachelle Burk

Good morning Bloggerville reading fans. Zebee here.

We are right in the middle of hurricane season! Remember last year when our boss Joy was going through storm after storm in Puerto Rico? I sure do!

Today's book is about hurricane Betsy and her visit to New Orleans back in 1965. Joy's friend, Rachelle Burk wrote this story and she read it to us this morning. I'm glad we live in the 'V Zoo' and don't have to worry about hurricanes!

Here's Joy's review:

Kenny and his sister Allison are growing up in New Orleans back in the 1960’s. Their favorite way to spend the day is up in their tree house they built together. Then along comes hurricane Betsy and not only destroys people’s homes, but also takes down the mighty oak tree where their tree house is. But keep reading because there is a happy ending.
This story not only teaches about how to deal with loss but also how to rebuild. Rachelle’s personal experience of living through a devastating hurricane is felt through the lives of her characters Kenny and Allison. She shows you what life is like, before and after the storm.

Rex Schneider did a wonderful job illustrating this story. His illustrations give you the feel of the 60’s and show how magnificent a child’s imagination can be.

Rachelle has all kids of fun things for you to do over at her site, Tree House in a Storm. She has coloring pages, puzzles, word games and more. Have fun!

Where can you buy her book?

At Amazon: Tree House in a Storm

Also, a portion of the proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, as well as the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey.

See you back here Sunday with more zoo news. If you want me to talk about what's going on at your local zoo, leave me a comment and I'll post it on Sunday. Thanks!

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Book Review: Moving Through All Seven Days by Kathy Stemke

Good Thursday to you all. Zebee here.

Today's book is lots of fun. The gang here at the V Zoo really had fun with this book. We were jumping, dancing and singing (if you can imagine that!) through the whole book.

Here's what my boss Joy has to say about it:

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Kathy will have you up out of your chair and moving as you read her book. Each day of the week has different moves from slipping, sliding and spinning on Sunday to wiggling, wobbling and whirling on Wednesday. She has lots of fun active words to take you through the week.

Illustrator Tony Glisson’s drawings are full of children having fun acting out Kathy’s words. I liked his illustrations for Kathy’s song near the end of the book.

Kathy added more fun at the back of the book with games and several pages with fun language arts activities, coloring pages with writing skills added two them and cool word puzzles.

This is a great book to help parents and teachers alike teach the days of the week in a very fun way.

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Where can you buy Kathy’s book?
Lulu

Want more from Kathy? Check out her blog Educationtipster. She always has fun ideas to share.

Hop over to Lulu right now and pick up your ebook right now. It's only $3.00 and start having fun!

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Book Review: the Four Little Pigs by Jeanette Ramnarine

Good morning! Zebee here. This week I have a really cool book. It's all about learning how to save and spend money. Here's my boss Joy's review of "The 4 Little Pigs."

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Jeanette has done a great job helping us teach our children about the use of money.

Welcome to "The 4 Little Pigs." It's Caleb's third birthday and his parents want him to learn how to save and spend money.

One of his presents is a box of 4 little piggy banks. They are named schooling, saving, spending and sharing.

See how Caleb learns what to do with his money and how he decides to spend it.

Jeanette has created an easy to read and understand book about finances that all young children can understand. She shows ways to teach your young ones how to handle their allowances.

Franfou's illustrations fit perfectly. You feel like you are Caleb and are making the decisions right along with him.

Jeanette not only has the book "The 4 Little Pigs" she also has 4 piggy banks for you to use, just like in the story.

This book is a great way to teach your children how to start using money wisely.

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All of the animals here at the V Zoo thought it would be fun to get an allowance. We don't need one, but if we did, here is what some of us would do with it:

Billy: "I'd buy candy, lots of candy."

Bindi: "No you wouldn't."

Billy: "Gee mom."

Elvis: "I'd save it for a nice new home for my family."

Elvira: "Thank you Elvis. That's very thoughtful of you."

Star: "I'd go to a beauty spa. I've always wanted to have a massage."

Honey: "That sounds wonderful. I think I'd do the same thing."

Lito: "I'd travel. You know, like you do Zebee. I want to see all those other zoos and things."

Zebee: "I'll see if our boss Joy will let me take you along some time."

Lito: "Thanks Zebee."

So, what would you do with an allowance? We'd like to know.

You can buy the book and piggy banks over at:

4 Piggies

Have Fun!

See you all back here Sunday with more zoo news. I wonder where I'll end up this week. . .

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Book Review: The Wuffle by Wave Walton

Good morning book fans. Today my boss Joy has a book to share with you that is . . .

Well, I'll l et her tell you about it.

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Today’s book takes you on a journey into the world of a wuffle. What’s a wuffle? In the words of the story “Now, the Wuffle is hard to describe. It’s sort of a small, but fat, and round little creature with little, scrawny legs almost like those of a frog. He’s real fuzzy with big, beady eyes. He is quite funny looking really.”
Because the wuffle thinks he’s funny looking, he hides from the animals in the forest when he goes out for a drink down at the river. Until one day when one of the animals discovers him…

Wave Walton has created a story that children can relate to when they feel like they’re different and have no friends. This book let’s us see how unique each one of us is and how that’s a good thing. Ian Crittenden’s illustrations help you feel just what the wuffle is feeling.
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When she read this to the V Zoo gang, we wondered if the Wuffel would ever come visit us. We're real curious about him. She said she'd see what she could do.

Wave has had the book translated into Chinese and published an English / simplified Chinese version. Over at his website, he has his book either available or soon to be available in Russian and Hindi with more to come.
In the future, Wave plans on having coloring pages and more to go along with his book, “The Wuffle.” Maybe when he writes another story about the Wuffle they both will come for a visit.

So, where can you buy it?

Check it out today.

I'll see you over at zoo camp later today. Mori is spending a lot of time at camp this week. He's answering all kinds of questions. All the kids keep asking him to show them his blue tongue and want him to lick his ears. We have several cool arts and crafts for you to do too. Oh, and if you send our boss Joy a picture of yours, she'll post it here next Tuesday AND send you a special for you gift!

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Book Review: The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett

Good morning book review fans, Zebee here. Today I'm going to share a book with all of you that my boss Joy just finished reading to us. It's called "The Three SnowBears."

Do you know the story of Goldilocks? This is Goldilocks with a twist. This story takes place in Alaska with a little girl named Aloo-ki. She's an Inuit eskimo. She's out fishing with her sled dogs one day when the dogs drift away from her on a piece of the ice that's melting. On her hunt for them, she comes across an igloo and can't resist going inside to check it out. I'm not going to tell you any more, you'll have to read it for yourself.

The artwork in Jan's books is always beautiful. She illustrates the story, but on the sides of the main illustratoins she has other pictures of things that are going on as well. Like in this book, the main pictures show you what A;oo-ki is doing and the side pictures show you what the bears and sled dogs are doing. I really like that. There's so much to see on each page.

Our polar bears Cindy and Clide, really liked the book. Cindy wants a coat like mama snow bear's.

Okay, so where can you buy this beautiful book?

Barnes and Noble

Booksense

Books a Million

Borders

That's all for today. Oh, go visit your local library, you never know what you might find there!

Bye until Sunday!

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
We go Beyond Reading
Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
You learned that from a picture book!?!
Books Go Beyond Reading

Book Review: My Twins are Coming Home by Paris Morris

Good morning all! Zebee here with another great book to review. Do you remember a while back we looked at Paris’s first book, “I’m Having Twins!” We are back now with the second in her series and it’s just as cute.

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“My Twins are Coming Home” picks up where “I’m Having Twins” left off. The day has arrived and Paris’s mom has her new baby sisters. Paris is so excited about becoming a big sister. Read how she spends her time waiting for her new baby sisters to come home and what she finally can share with them.

Again, the illustrations are very kid friendly. This is another great book in this series that big brothers and sisters will enjoy reading over and over again.

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I liked the book and so did the rest of the animals here at the V Zoo. I think you’ll like it to.

Where can you buy it?
Double Up Books
Just Multiples

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If you haven't stopped in over at our zoo camp, hop over now and catch up on all the fun. Remember to send in your art work and stories for points to win one of our prizes at the end of camp.

Check back with me here on Sunday for more zoo news. See you then! Zebee out.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
You learned that from a picture book!?!
Books Go Beyond Reading

Book Review: My Friends at the Zoo by Richard Paniello

Good Thursday to you, Zebee here. I have a book about a zoo for you today. Here's what my boss Joy had to say about it.

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"My Friends at the Zoo" is an adorable story about a little girl’s day at the zoo. Her romp with the animals is sure to grab any child’s imagination. She makes the peacock a fancy hat, swims with the otters and skips rope with the elephants. Her adventures continue all day long with many more animals in the zoo.

Richard Paniello really has a way with rhyming in a very vivid way. Along with Vicky Knoll’s illustrations you are that little girl enjoying yourself at the zoo.

Reading “My Friends at the Zoo” will make you put on your sneakers and head for your local zoo.
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Now it's my turn. I liked this book a lot. I wish that children could come into our exhibits and play with us like she dreams about in this story. I'd love to jump and run with them. Oh well, I guess that's not possible. We are wild animals and I guess that wouldn't be a very good idea.

So, where you can buy “My Friends at the Zoo?”

Three Peas in a Pod Publishing
The Denver Zoo
Poor Richard’s Bookstore, Parker, CO
Spradlin Printing, Parker, CO

I'll see you back here Sunday for more soo news. How are you coming along with your lizard arts and crafts? If you haven't started yet, go to this weeks page for zoo camp and at the bottom you'll find everything you need to make your lizards. Be sure to send in a picture so we can post them here nest Tuesday.

Bye for now!

Zebee out. Ahhh, the grass is nice and soft under this tree. I think I'll take a nap.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
We go Beyond Reading
Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
You learned that from a picture book!?!
Books Go Beyond Reading