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Welcome to the Zoo!
by
Alison Jay
In this fanciful visit, Alison Jay summons her unique perspective and sense of humor to create a zoo like no other?where more than just the animals are on display. Children will delight in discovering small details and tracking narratives that play out bit by bit. Before the tour is over, kids will meet hippos, giraffes, penguins pursuing a platter of fish, exotic birds, b...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 16th 2008
by Dial
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I checked this one out from the library, enjoyed the illustrations, thought briefly about ordering artwork like this for the boy's bedroom, went through it all once, and then returned it.
Several months later it ended up in our library bag again, and this time Lachlan and I spent 50 minutes pouring over every page in this wordless book. We overlooked so many funny things the first time around. There are stories that take place on every page, surprises we had never noticed, it was really brilliant...more
Several months later it ended up in our library bag again, and this time Lachlan and I spent 50 minutes pouring over every page in this wordless book. We overlooked so many funny things the first time around. There are stories that take place on every page, surprises we had never noticed, it was really brilliant...more
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This wordless picture book was in the zoo books bundle that we picked up at the library. It's much too complex for my toddler, but I loved the illustrations and the seek-and-find aspect, and I hope I remember to check this one out again in a few years because I think a 4 year-old would really get a kick out of it. Personally, I loved that all of the zoo animals in this book were roaming freely and that the people were as much on display as the animals.
Some books don't need a word to explain its' story. Wonderful crackle artwork. Children will love looking for all the pecularities in this book. For one, none of the animals are in cages. Some of the animals are up to mischief while others just look on. I even spotted a squirrel. He looked like he was gathering information. The back pages have pictures of things for children to look for; like a polar bear eating a popsickle. Nice touch.
Small stories and enchanting details abound in this wordless picture book, inviting curious eyes to explore a zoo brimming with luminous beauty, humor, and high-jinks.
Subjects
Zoo animals -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fiction.
Stories without words -- Juvenile fiction.
Zoos -- Juvenile fiction.
Subjects
Zoo animals -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fiction.
Stories without words -- Juvenile fiction.
Zoos -- Juvenile fiction.
This book is all about the zoo. The amazing thing about this book is that there are no words, just pictures. The pictures are amazing!
I would use this book in my classroom to get the kids writing. I would show them the pictures and have them write their own stories about what they think is going on in them.
I would use this book in my classroom to get the kids writing. I would show them the pictures and have them write their own stories about what they think is going on in them.
Wordless picture books are few and far between, outstanding wordless picture books even less frequent. This book is beautiful with lots of detail on every page. While not a great idea for a storytime, this book is ideal for parents who want to expand a child's imagination.
wordless book allows for endless questions/interactions with child. Viv says "that book was so funny". each page offers a different scene from the zoo with twists/surprises. fun. details too tiny to share in group.
Follow one family as they tour the zoo. Look closely to see all the animals and their antics. Start all over again to make sure you don't miss a minute of the day out at the zoo.
What I thought: A wordless picture book about a visit to the zoo--I love it! The illustrations are so detailed and appealing. I had to go through several times to catch all the action. This would be a good book for story time. The kids can help me "read" it. Welcome to the Zoo is also a great book to use one-on-one. It t...more
What I thought: A wordless picture book about a visit to the zoo--I love it! The illustrations are so detailed and appealing. I had to go through several times to catch all the action. This would be a good book for story time. The kids can help me "read" it. Welcome to the Zoo is also a great book to use one-on-one. It t...more
Can I really read a book that has no words? Well, the pictures are lovely and my children enjoyed finding and identifying all the animals. It is drawn and unfolds like a walk through an actual zoo. Fun!
Somehow I both like and dislike the style of these illustrations. I like the overall look of them - kind of crackled, with great colors - and I think the proportions of the animals and people are weird.
A day in the life of a (somewhat crazy) zoo. This wordless picture book would make a nice choice for developing Narrative Skills in Early Literacy Storytimes.
I like the pictures and all. I'll give it a shot with Lola and see what she thinks. I like the list of things to find in the back.
May 27, 2012
Betsy
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My kids 2 and 5 years love this book. No words so we make up stories each time. Great illustrations.
Wonderfully creative. We are always finding something new to talk about on each page.
"I spy" at the zoo with Bottero-esque animals and people in tropical colors.
A day at the zoo can be very busy. There are people that need to look. Animals that need to be fed and there are children who need to be catered to. The skewed proportions of the characters and animals body are very unfamiliar so in a sense they draw the reader toward them.
"zoo animals, wordless, who's watching who"
Charming wordless story about a trip to the zoo.
Picture book of the zoo.
Jonah
This book has its own special place at the toilet. And not because it's dumped there, but because our daughters of 3 and 5 want to read (look and explore) it everytime they go to the loo. It's a fantastic book for children to get lost in, made in a beautiful old-fashioned style. Definitely a must have.
May 22, 2013
Dianna
marked it as to-read
Apr 16, 2013
Igraine
marked it as bilderbuecher
Apr 10, 2013
Emily
marked it as to-read
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Alison Jay was born in Hertfordshire, grew up in Derbyshire and studied graphic design in London where she now lives. After graduating she worked in animation for a short while but gradually started to get commissions in illustration. She works in Alkyd a quick drying oil paint on paper and sometimes adds a crackle varnish to give the work an aged appearance. She has worked in all areas of illustr...more
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