Have you ever wondered what happens at the zoo before the gates open? Foxes who steal keys, beavers who cook chili, hyenas who play the blues...when no one is looking, anything can happen! Readers won't believe the antics of these wacky animals, and they'll have a blast counting along with the simple text as they encounter each increasingly crazy creature. First-time illustrator Colin Jack's unique retro style paired with contest winner Lori Degman's enthusiastic words provide an entertaining peek inside the zaniest zoo around!

 

This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2010 by Simon & Schuster .

Lori Degman is an itinerant hearing teacher, working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The author of 1 Zany Zoo, she lives in Vernon Hills, IL. Deborah Zemke puts words and pictures together in unexpected and lively ways. The author and illustrator of more than 20 children's books and a frequent contributor to Ranger Rick magazine, she lives in Columbia, MO.