Books with title Zookeeper

Little readers will learn all about what zookeepers do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Mr. Z The Zookeeper is the boss of a zoo. All the animals love him because he is a great zookeeper and is able to talk to them in their own language. A bizarre thing happens; in the zoo Bobby The Bear touches a meteor, turns into a human and then leaves. Mr. Z The Zookeeper has to find Bobby The Bear or else Randy The Ranger will close the zoo forever.Super Ha Ha, Hester The Jester, and The Kung Fu Alien are featured in this book. This is what they had to say: Super Ha Ha said, "This is a charming, witty, and hilarious book because I'm in it." Hester The Jester said, "Ditto." The Kung Fu Alien said, "Bullying is not cool, but this book is so cool!"

Never before have animal poems been presented in this style, and by a veteran zookeeper. The many colourful examples of animals featured in this book are all part of the larger web of life. The use of poetry to present animals will rekindle readers' interest, understanding, respect, and appreciation for these beautiful creatures who share our earth. Are you a teacher or a student? A nature-lover, an artist, or a story-teller perhaps? Amply illustrated and vividly peppered with anecdotal accounts from the author's vast experience working with animals, this book is written for you. Young or old, all will learn something about animals and about themselves from this collection of personal poems.