'Twas the Day Before Zoo Day

The zoo keepers are busy getting ready for the big Zoo Day. They are scrubbing cages, washing and feeding the animals. Some of the creatures, like recalcitrant children are ill behaved. The llamas are spitting, the giraffes are slurping. While out in the dirt, the naughty elephants rolled around not listening at all to what they have been told by the zookeepers. They frolicked in mud to cool down from the hot sun. Their trunks became sprinklers and soaked all the children. Finally, the sun goes down and the workers get to go home. The next morning, the animals and their babies get themselves ready for the crowds of children arriving on big yellow buses. This silly, slight story ends suddenly with the zookeepers standing at the entrance, while the children enter the zoo. Large color cartoon illustrations support the text. Back matter has a fill in matching activity, some fun animal facts, and a writing exercise about the zookeepers. This is a wonderful kids book for children who like animals and going to the zoo. The age range for this kids book is ages 4-8. Leave your comments and feedback.

'Twas the Day Before Zoo Day