The ABC Zoo

<B>Animals, art, and the ABCs—this dazzlingly delightful picture book shares an alphabetical collection of facts about all kinds of animals we know (or thought we did!) and love.</B><BR/><BR/>Did you know that a squid changes color and glows in the dark? That giraffes have tongues as long as your arm? That trying to race an ostrich would be like racing a train?<BR/><BR/> Learn a host of surprising facts about animals from A to Z in this gloriously illustrated book for kids. Featuring unique collages that incorporate colorful inks, photographs, and torn paper effects, <I>The ABC Zoo</I> is an educational and endlessly fun volume for animal lovers, art admirers, and fact fanciers.<BR/><BR/>GREAT FOR CURIOUS KIDS: This artfully engaging book is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early readers who are curious about animals, nature, and learning the alphabet.<BR/><BR/> SURPRISING ANIMAL FACTS: Children, teachers, and parents alike are bound to learn something new in this wonderful compendium of facts about animals from anacondas to zebras and everything in between.<BR/><BR/> ENERGETIC ILLUSTRATIONS: Whimsical collage-based illustrations as thrilling as the colorful work of Eric Carle and the crafty brilliance of Mo Willems bring new life to a menagerie of creatures both familiar (butterflies, penguins, and frogs) and mysterious (iguanas, jaguars, and vampire bats) that populate our zoos, forests, jungles, oceans, and skies.<BR/><BR/>Perfect for: <ul><li> Animal- or nature-loving children ages 2-7 </li><li> Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a book about animal facts to share with kids </li><li> Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking engaging nonfiction books </li><li> Gift-giving for baby shower, holiday, or birthday </li><li> Fans of fun and artistic books for kids like <I>Hello Hello</I>, <I>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</I>, <I>Knuffle Bunny</I>, and <I>P Is for Pterodactyl</I></li></ul>