View From A Zoo

A View from the Zoo

Going to the Zoo

Daddy's taking us to the zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow. Daddy's taking us to the zoo tomorrow. We can stay all day. Now you can go along too, as Tom Paxton's classic song comes to life in this boisterous picture book. Rhythmic verse leads you through a wild kingdom where animals burst from every page. Monkeys are scritch, scritch, scratchin', and kangaroos are hop, hop, hoppin', making every moment an adventure. Karen Lee Schmidt's lively, irresistible illustrations show the animals up to all sorts of mischief. And with the easily played melodies included, this musical menagerie is every bit as fun as a trip to the zoo. Youngsters will want to "stay all day" -- and come back again and again!

View from a Zoo

While exploring New York City, Thea the housecat has an epiphany about the relationship between books and the imagination. "A captivating and engaging story for children, whether read aloud by an adult, or as a standalone. View from a Zoo sends a brilliant message to young readers, 3 and up, that the adventures in reading truly can open doors to the best adventures of all time."- The San Francisco Book Review "With the holidays in full swing now, "View from a Zoo" written by Artie Knapp and illustrated by Sunayna Nair Kanjilal, makes for a sweet, seasonal read for the youngest reader." - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com "View from a Zoo is a fantastic creative story with a timeless message for children who complain of not enough to do: Read books! Charming detailed illustrations show all the contrasting settings of city life indoors and out for Thea and her friends. View From a Zoo is highly recommended for children age 6 and up."-The Midwest Book Review "Artie Knapp has written a warm and ironic tale about the power of reading in chronicling the escapades of Thea, an adventurous housecat. At the Bronx Zoo, Thea has an epiphany about the relationship between books and the imagination that changes her sense of reality. Young readers will learn a valuable lesson from Thea's discovery." - Bill Maxwell, columnist, Tampa Bay Times A CLEL Book Award Nominee (Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy)