What was the most surprising animal fact you learned?

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Which animal in the book is your favorite and why?

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Can you think of another animal for each letter of the alphabet?

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What do you notice about the pictures in this book? How do you think the artist made them?

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If you could visit one of these animals in its natural habitat, which one would it be?

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The ABC Zoo: Beastly Facts from A to Z

Name: The ABC Zoo: Beastly Facts from A to Z
ISBN: 9781797238227

by Oliver Weiss

This delightful picture book combines the ABCs with fascinating animal facts, brought to life by energetic, whimsical collages. Perfect for curious kids and art admirers.

About This Book

The ABC Zoo is an engaging nonfiction picture book that takes young readers on an alphabetical journey through the animal kingdom. Featuring unique collage illustrations reminiscent of Eric Carle, it presents surprising facts about creatures from anacondas to zebras. Ideal for preschoolers through early elementary students, this book is designed to spark curiosity about nature, build vocabulary, and make learning the alphabet a joyful experience. Parents and teachers will appreciate the blend of educational content and artistic beauty.

Animals, art, and the ABCs—this dazzlingly delightful picture book shares an alphabetical collection of facts about all kinds of animals we know (or thought we did!) and love. Did you know that a squid changes color and glows in the dark? That giraffes have tongues as long as your arm? That trying to race an ostrich would be like racing a train? Learn a host of surprising facts about animals from A to Z in this gloriously illustrated book for kids. Featuring unique collages that incorporate colorful inks, photographs, and torn paper effects, The ABC Zoo is an educational and endlessly fun volume for animal lovers, art admirers, and fact fanciers. GREAT FOR CURIOUS KIDS: This artfully engaging book is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early readers who are curious about animals, nature, and learning the alphabet. SURPRISING ANIMAL FACTS: Children, teachers, and parents alike are bound to learn something new in this wonderful compendium of facts about animals from anacondas to zebras and everything in between. ENERGETIC ILLUSTRATIONS: Whimsical collage-based illustrations as thrilling as the colorful work of Eric Carle and the crafty brilliance of Mo Willems bring new life to a menagerie of creatures both familiar (butterflies, penguins, and frogs) and mysterious (iguanas, jaguars, and vampire bats) that populate our zoos, forests, jungles, oceans, and skies. Perfect for: Animal- or nature-loving children ages 2-7 Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a book about animal facts to share with kids Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking engaging nonfiction books Gift-giving for baby shower, holiday, or birthday Fans of fun and artistic books for kids like Hello Hello, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Knuffle Bunny, and P Is for Pterodactyl

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