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Merry Christmas, Zoo

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas goes to the zoo! Inspired by true events, this picture book celebrates the magic of Christmas and the spirit of giving.
It's Christmas at the zoo, and all the animals are in for a spectacular holiday surprise! Inspired by real events (yes, some zookeepers create a holiday experience for the animals!), this spirited holiday picture book takes young readers on a magical journey behind the scenes of a zoo as Santa and his helpers prepare to surprise the elephants, tigers, hippos, and more.
It's the night before Christmas
and all through the zoo,
we're working nonstop—
there's so much to do!
Narrated in playful rhyming text inspired by the classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, this delightful, illustrated children's book is sure to bring holiday cheer with its open-hearted celebration of creativity, generosity, and the zoo animals we love.
A CHRISTMAS STORY WITH HEART: Kids love reading Christmas books and getting excited about the season. They'll appreciate the focus on giving that makes the animals' holiday experience meaningful in this extra-special book—and in real zoos!

FOR KIDS WHO LOVE ZOO ANIMALS: Every child has a favorite animal at the zoo. Readers will be delighted to find that this Christmas zoo book features pandas, otters, penguins, polar bears, and more! Kids will love visiting and revisiting their favorite animals in these pages as much as they love visiting and revisiting the zoo.

RHYME MAKES THE READ ALOUD FUN: Whether it's the night before Christmas or any day of the holiday season, children will recognize the rhyme of the classic poem and revel in the new zoo twists—like when the parrots crack-crunch while the tortoises munch!
IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING: One of the best things about Christmas is giving gifts to people we care about, just as the zookeepers give gifts to each and every animal in the story. This sweet book makes the perfect present for anyone who loves the holiday season.
Perfect for:
  • Kids who love Christmas and animals
  • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a heartwarming holiday book
  • Gift-givers looking for a lovely Christmas gift
  • Families who visit the zoo throughout the year
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      • Kirkus

        August 1, 2024
        Animals deserve merry Christmases, too. This cheery story, expressed in bouncy verse, will not only entertain young readers, but also open their eyes to a most delightful behind-the-scenes practice that goes on at holiday time in many zoos. If kids enjoy visiting zoos around the winter holidays, they may well witness the evidence of the activities discussed here. Opening with a riff on Clement C. Moore's classic "A Visit From St. Nicholas," the narrative describes the efforts of zoo personnel and many volunteers as they prepare "Christmas presents" for the animals in their charge. Treats including fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats are cut into holiday shapes, and toys, for play and enrichment opportunities, are gift-wrapped, decorated, and delivered by Santa so that the animals can enjoy nourishing, healthy snacks and revel in entertaining fun. Giraffes munch on kale wreaths; otters, penguins, and polar bears enjoy fish encased in ice blocks; tigers pounce on papier-m�ch� "zebras"; seals play with balls; and hippos chew edible stars off trees in their enclosures. And, like many young children and pets, zoo animals adore ripping up wrapping paper and ribbon. The dynamic, colorful digital illustrations will elicit big smiles from animal lovers. Human characters are diverse in terms of age and race; Santa presents white. A winning treat for yuletide collections and displays. (information on how real zoos observe Christmas)(Picture book. 4-8)

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      • School Library Journal

        Starred review from September 1, 2024

        Toddler-PreS-As Christmas approaches, zoo workers decide to surprise and treat the animals with gifts. The zoo begins getting into the holiday spirit by decorating with Christmas trees, papier-m�ch�, bows, stockings, and lots of lights around each animal habitat. Illustrations show zoo staff preparing specific fruits and meals for the different animals, as well as suitable gifts for each one. When everything is prepared, Santa delivers the gifts just as he does for the children of the world. The story is told in rhyming verse inspired by the popular holiday poem "The Night before Christmas." Children will delight in seeing animals ripping wrapping paper off gift boxes and reaching into stockings for treats. They will also enjoy each animal in their habitat, receiving appropriate gifts, such as the penguins and otters getting fish frozen into big ice cubes floating in the water. Great back matter includes information on how zoos around the world celebrate the holidays with their animals. Zookeepers consult with veterinarians and nutritionists to make sure nothing that is given to the animals will make them choke or hurt them and that wrappings are nontoxic. VERDICT A delightful tale and a great addition to any children's library collection.-Annmarie Braithwaite

        Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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