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Out and About at the Zoo
As a mom I can tell you there is no better compliment to a children’s book than to have your child say, “read it again” when you finish reading a book. This is exactly what happened when I finished reading Out and About at the Zoo to my 3-year-old.
The story is a short one and I’m sure from the title you can guess what it’s about. My little one couldn’t get enough of the friendly, illustrated animals that inhabit Ms. Linsdell’s zoo. Unlike some illustrated children s books that look like they’re trying to win a modern art prize; Ms. Linsdell’s illustrations are very approachable for children. The story is uncomplicated, which makes it easy for younger readers to follow along.
Overall, Out and About at the Zoo is a fun read for kids, which makes it priceless for this mom. ~V
Buy your copy of Out and About at the Zoo Today!
Out and About at the Zoo
Written and illustrated by Jo Linsdell
Rhyming text and colourful pictures accompany this fun day out discovering different animals at the zoo.
About the author:
Jo Linsdell is a freelance writer, author and illustrator. Originally from theUK, she now lives inRome,Italy with her husband and their two young sons.
Author website: www.JoLinsdell.com
Release Date: 1st June 2012
Product details:
ISBN/EAN13: 1477446591 / 9781477446591
Page Count: 32
Binding Type: US Trade Paper
Trim Size: 6″ x 9″
Language: English
Colour: Full Colour with Bleed
Related Categories: Juvenile Fiction / Stories in Verse
Purchasing links:
Contact details:
Email: webmaster@jolinsdell.com
Reviews:
5 Stars
“Out and About at the Zoo by Jo Linsdell is a delightful story set in rhyme about a boy and his mum. The two spend the day at the zoo and meet many animals along the way. Your child will enjoy reading this book time and time again. The colorful illustrations make this book a joy to read. Pick up a copy of this book and share a day at the zoo memory with your little one”.
By Kate Mueller, Author of Bella’s Birthday Surprise
5 Stars
“Out And About At The Zoo is a cute book that describes a child’s memory filled trip to the zoo. Are you heading to the zoo and you would like to tell your kids what animals they will see there and what they might be doing? Then Out And About At The Zoo would be a great choice. Easy to understand and easy for children to read along with. It is filled with simple yet colorful pictures that even held my one year old’s attention!
Would also make a good gift for young readers who are just beginning to read!”
By Virginia L. Jennings, Author
Parenting Life Lesson
Rest In Peace Goldie
This morning I had another parenting life lesson, my 3-year-old’s beloved goldfish Goldie died, again. He had died once before, though she didn’t know it, late one evening a few months ago. This sent her father and I into a panic. Did we really want to have the life and death talk with her so young? The answer was a resounding no, because both of us were too cowardly to face her tears.
My husband made a mad dash to the nearest 24hr Wal-Mart to procure Goldie 2.0. The next day when our little one didn’t notice that Goldie 2.0 was slightly larger with a fancier tail the two of us were high-fiving each other for saving the day.
This morning when I noticed Goldie 2.0 being very still at the top of its bowl my breath caught in my throat. This was early morning not late at night after she was in bed. There would be no way I could surreptitiously replace Goldie 2.0 with Goldie 2.1. She was going to notice!
So I did the only thing I could do. I gathered my courage (aka – a few cups of coffee) then I called my daughter in to have a talk with her. The talk started with, “I have something to tell you,” which she already at this age knows that means something important.
Her little face grew grave as I explained that Goldie had died. I explained to her as best as I could what death meant in the context of our personal, religious beliefs and even offered to bury Goldie in the garden, (which was a big deal because the first Goldie went to septic city – she doesn’t need to know that). I ended the conversation with a hug.
With so much earnest she said to me, “I’ll miss Goldie, Mommy.”
A lump formed in my throat, and I whispered, “I know you will, Sweetie.”
Her little brows drew together. “That makes me sad, Mommy.”
I fought back the tears that sprang to my eyes. “It makes me sad too, Sweetie.”
I hug her tight again, and she gave a heavy sigh.
Then she looked at me with the serious countenance only a 3-year-old can manage with any authenticity and said, “Can we get a dog now?”
“Not today, Sweetie. Mommy has a headache.”
Wanted New Roommates
I need new roommates. Frankly the ones I have now are pigs. Evolutionarily speaking they’re only half a chromosome away from a Rhesus Monkey (or for those of you in the 5 states that ban evolution – God done messed up with these fools).
Seriously, I was sick for two days. When I finally crawled out of bed, they had destroyed my house.
After spending a day picking dirty socks off the living room floor, scrubbing dried food off the coffee table, and running three full loads through the dishwasher, I decided I needed to do something about my living arrangements. They have to get jobs and get out!
And they had better not try that “But Mommy” or “But Honey” crap on me. I’m not having it this time and I don’t care how cute they are!
