Halloween at the Zoo - (At the Zoo) by Smithsonian Institute (Board Book)

This book takes a creative look at the Smithsonian's National Zoo with many of the animals pictured with pumpkins. Digitally added details, which look like they have been drawn on with a marker--such as faces, hats, and other costume materials--are put on the animal's and pumpkin's pictures. Parrots, lemurs, and red pandas are some of the animals that are featured. So, without really putting things on the zoo residents, they are wearing costumes and makeup in the pictures. While reading this to a child, it is fun to ask questions such as: in real life, would animals like to have costumes on; or what kind of treats would the animals like; or do you think the animals really do this when the zoo is closed. The book's verse is told in a rhyming way, which could cause lots of giggles. This board book is aimed at children ages two to five. To be honest, I did not feel that doing this added anything to the animals' pictures. Thanks to Candlewick Press for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.