Zoo Day - (A My First Experience Book) by Anne Rockwell

About the Book

A little boy visits the zoo with his family for the first time and marvels at all of the wonders it offers.

Book Synopsis

Beloved author Anne Rockwell celebrates animals of all kinds with a gorgeous new picture book about a child's first visit to the zoo!

A young boy and his family visit the zoo for the very first time. From gorillas to lions, polar bears to parrots, Anne Rockwell and her daughter, artist Lizzy Rockwell, celebrate a day he will never forget. With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page, Zoo Day brings the joys of visiting the zoo vividly to life.

Review Quotes

Lizzy Rockwell's clear, colorful, child-friendly watercolors and her mother's accessible text combine to create a read-aloud that will work equally well for home or early childhood group settings. Calling all young children to libraries everywhere.--Kirkus, about Library Day "10/1/2015"

Readers will certainly finish the book with a solid sense of the opportunities that await at the library.--Publishers Weekly, about Library Day "10/19/15"

About the Author

Anne Rockwell (1934-2018) has written numerous books for children, including At the Beach and The First Snowfall, both illustrated by Harlow Rockwell.

Lizzy Rockwell has illustrated several books written by her mother as well as many of her own titles. She lives with her family in Bridgeport, Connecticut.