![]() Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids was written by Kristen Fischer and illustrated by Susi Schaefer. The funny rhyming story is accompanied by fairly simple illustrations that use color sparingly. This classic story follows a young boy named Gerald McGrew as he shares all of the things that he would do differently if he ran the zoo. If I Ran the Zoo (Classic Seuss) was written and illustrated by Dr. The picture books below would make lovely zoo books for preschoolers. This silly rhyming story is accompanied by fun over-the-top illustrations that kids will love. But when the zoo won’t let him stay, he shows two young kids all of the fun things that he can do with his spots. ![]() This fun book follows an animal named Spot who wants to live in the zoo. Put Me in the Zoo was written and illustrated by Robert Lopshire. This fun follow up to the popular book Peek-a-Who? encourages the reader to guess each zoo animal staring through the die cut windows before turning the page and unveiling the animal underneath. As readers flip the pages, the creative die cut illustrations highlight different shapes as they create an animal picture. This brightly colored board book offers a fun introduction to animals, shapes and colors. The realistic illustrations are full of details, and each page clearly labels the animal pictured.Ĭolor Zoo was written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Each page of this informative board book features a different zoo animal and some interesting facts about them. ![]() Zoo Animals was written and illustrated by Brian Wildsmith. Each animal is creatively constructed from various heart shapes. This adorable book features a sweet rhyming text and creative illustrations to introduce kids to various animals, while also discussing the many emotions a heart can feel. My Heart Is Like a Zoo Board Book was written and illustrated by Michael Hall. The illustrations are done in Carle’s sigature style, using bright colors to grab the reader’s attention. Each turn of the page introduces a new animal and number. This counting book features a variety of happy zoo animals as they gather on a train. ![]() This is a great one for settling little ones in at bedtime.ġ, 2, 3 to the Zoo: A Counting Book was written and illustrated by Eric Carle. The story starts by saying good morning, and eventually winds down to a peaceful good night. This entry in the Good Night Our World series takes readers on a stroll around the zoo, greeting all the animals they encounter. Good Night Zoo (Good Night Our World) was written by Adam Gamble and illustrated by Cooper Kelly. Kids will love watching the gorilla follow behind the zookeeper as he does his final walk through around the zoo. It’s bedtime at the zoo, but instead of going to bed, the gorilla manages to swipe the zookeeper’s keys and escape from his cage. Good Night, Gorilla was written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann. Little ones will love lifting the flaps and finding the cute animals hiding inside. The zoo sends all kinds of fun zoo animals, but the narrator finds something wrong with each and sends them back. This lift the flap book starts with a request to the zoo asking for a pet. These board books are the perfect zoo books for toddlers.ĭear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book was written and illustrated by Rod Campbell. You can also get the zoo animals activities pack here. I have included a list below of some of my favorite zoo animal books. Books always enhance learning and are a great way to tie further learning into a theme. If you are planning a day at the zoo, doing a zoo theme in preschool or are working through our fun zoo animal activities pack, I definitely recommend adding some books too your preschool theme activities. You can also explore zoo animal pictures through real life example zoo books. This list of children’s books about the zoo embrace the wonder and joy of a day spent with the animals. Kids can not only learn about the animals, but also the importance of protecting these animals and their habitats. ![]() A visit to the zoo can be full of so many fun adventures and learning opportunities. ![]()
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