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Spot A Lot Animal Escape: And Count a Little, Too!
Theres trouble at the zoo today The animals have run away! The animals are everywhere! Look very carefully as you help the zookeeper count and spot all the zoo runaways in this great animal escape.
32 pages, Paperback
First published August 29, 2014
About the author
Steve Smallman
803 books76 followersSteve Smallman lives in Staffordshire with his wife, two dogs and two cats. He has four children and a grandchild. Steve has been illustrating children’s books for almost 30 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2009) and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner (Shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV's Bookaboo). When he’s not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside.
Steve Smallman on Steve Smallman:
I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5.
I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street.
I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics.
I've been writing children's books for about 6 years and have already had several picture books published with more in development.
I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing.
Steve Smallman on Steve Smallman:
I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5.
I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street.
I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics.
I've been writing children's books for about 6 years and have already had several picture books published with more in development.
I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing.
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September 21, 2020
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This is a great picture book for kids that gets them thinking. The illustrations are very colourful and inviting for kids and the story is educational. A lovely book.
Alicia, The Book Grocer
This is a great picture book for kids that gets them thinking. The illustrations are very colourful and inviting for kids and the story is educational. A lovely book.
Alicia, The Book Grocer
January 1, 2020
En rigtig sød og hyggelig søg-og-find-bog!
May 14, 2020
The animals at the zoo have escaped. You, the reader, can help the zoo helper find and count all the animals. Follow the tortoise, lots to seek and find on every page. All told in fun rhyme.
May 30, 2020
With hidden animals just waiting to be found, snuggle up with your little ones and enjoy seeing who can spot the animals first.
February 1, 2021
A fun "find the hidden objects" book for 2-6 year old.
August 26, 2021
my little boy loves this book have read it so many times, good for observation and counting skills x
December 2, 2024
A perfect little counting book, with lots to find on every page!
September 18, 2017
Etsiminen onnistuu ja laskeminenkin jo vähän. Ja jos kirjassa on pingviinejä ja norsuja ja krokotiilejä, niin menestys on takuuvarma.
December 27, 2014
Review originally posted on Carole Finds Her Wings
I love spotting books - they have an endless appeal for me and make for great sharing books with the kids. Spot A Lot! Animal Escape is a particularly charming example of the genre - Nicola Slater's playful illustrations compliment Steve Smallman's cheeky counting rhymes that take you through the adventure of gathering up all of the escaped zoo animals from around the town.
The animals are all very cute and easy to recognise and the puzzles aren't too difficult for little ones to solve, either - a problem I've found with a few books of this style. There is loads to talk about in every picture - not just the things you are supposed to be spotting. Funny things are happening everywhere and it's a great book to cuddle up on the sofa together with and have a giggle.
It is just the right length for Tori (5) to read through in one sitting but a little too long for Arthur (3) to manage in one go. He prefers just doing one or two pages of spotting at a time, then coming back to it after a bit of a break to do some more.
This would be a great book for any child aged two or above - it encourages counting and interaction and you find something new every time you read it. A great addition to any bookshelf.
I love spotting books - they have an endless appeal for me and make for great sharing books with the kids. Spot A Lot! Animal Escape is a particularly charming example of the genre - Nicola Slater's playful illustrations compliment Steve Smallman's cheeky counting rhymes that take you through the adventure of gathering up all of the escaped zoo animals from around the town.
The animals are all very cute and easy to recognise and the puzzles aren't too difficult for little ones to solve, either - a problem I've found with a few books of this style. There is loads to talk about in every picture - not just the things you are supposed to be spotting. Funny things are happening everywhere and it's a great book to cuddle up on the sofa together with and have a giggle.
It is just the right length for Tori (5) to read through in one sitting but a little too long for Arthur (3) to manage in one go. He prefers just doing one or two pages of spotting at a time, then coming back to it after a bit of a break to do some more.
This would be a great book for any child aged two or above - it encourages counting and interaction and you find something new every time you read it. A great addition to any bookshelf.
April 7, 2015
A counting zoo book and an ISPY book in one. I knew the moment I open it, this book was coming home with me. The animals have run away from the zoo and it is the reader's job to help the zookeeper find the animals and bring them back. On each page the animals are trying to hide and blend into the comical details around them. Silly rhyming language, playful illustrations and a fun premise. This book is a winner.
December 18, 2015
Helppoa huttua. Sivut ovat täynnä eläintarhasta karanneita eläimiä ja aina jotain pitäisi löytää. Vitsi on vanhempi kuin minä, mutta tässä on silti sen verran raikkautta, että tulipa annettua vahingossa neljä tähteä. Tähdet pätevät vain piilokuvakirjamaailmassa. Muualla ei näin köpöisillä tarinoila paljon saunan taustaa kauemmas pötkitä.
July 12, 2016
Follow the tortoise on each page and follow instructions on subsequent pages to have an adventure - don't forget to count!
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