Bruno Munari's Zoo [Hardcover]

Bruno Munari (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2005 | Age Range: 1 - 6 years

Bruno Munari was an internationally acclaimed artist, designer, and children's book creator. Acontemporary of Leo Leonni, his books have been hailed as "among the most original, inventive and beautiful ever created." Zoo is among his most graphically stunning works. Meet the kangaroo, who is all legs but doesn't know it, the zebra in his striped pajamas, and the humpy camel, who has a seat for you. Young readers will enjoy Munari's bright, bold illustrations; older readers will appreciate hiswry humor. From children to collectors, Bruno Munari's Zoo is certain to enchant a whole new generation.

"Graphic designer Bruno Munari is one of the most inventive picture book creators I know. I have been inspired, entertained, and in awe of his work since I was a graphic design student in Germany more than 50 years ago. And Zoo has been one of my favorites. I am delighted that it is available once again for a new generation of picture book readers of all ages." Eric Carle

Product Details

• Age Range: 1 - 6 years
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; Library Binding edition (February 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811848302
• ISBN-13: 978-0811848305
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.5 x 11.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Zoos

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Graphic designer Bruno Munari is one of the most inventive picture book creators I know. I have been inspired, entertained, and in awe of his work since I was a graphic design student in Germany more than 50 years ago. And Zoo has been one of my favorites. I am delighted that it is available once again for a new generation of picture book readers of all ages."

About the Author

Bruno Munari was an internationally acclaimed artist, graphic designer, and children's book creator. During the course of his career, he received many prizes and awards, including a Japan Design Foundation prize, and honorable mention by the Academy of Sciences in New York, and the Andersen Prize for best children's author of 1974.

Product Details

• Age Range: 1 - 6 years
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; Library Binding edition (February 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811848302
• ISBN-13: 978-0811848305
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.5 x 11.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Zoos

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars High brow text for a low brow audience November 15, 2007

By Michael Sablone

Format:Hardcover

There are a lot of animal books out there. There are a lot of zoo books out there. There are very few of said books that do it with this kind of ingenuity. The first time you read the lines "Flamingos know they are strange and beautiful and play at symmetry" to your 3 year old, you know you have stumbled on to a rare gem.

Will they know what symmetry is? Probably not, but you do -- and that is what is so great about this simple book. Everyone gets to enjoy the book, on whatever level they can appreciate it for.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book September 1, 2011

By M. Bunker

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm so glad I purchased this book. The art is wonderful and the descriptions of the animals are just a little cheeky. Both my 1.5 year old and my 3 year old love this book. It is requested for storytime often.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent zoo book for young children. December 5, 2009

By Papa Bob

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

After taking our twin 2 1/2 year old grandson's to the zoo, we unsuccessfully look at the zoo gift shop for a book that would highlight animals that we had seen on that visit. Hard to imagine, but there were non. Many of the books dealt with one animal not a cross range. Therefore, returning home, I searched out this book by Bruno Munari. It is excellent and my daughter and the twins are very happy with my choice.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids love it November 12, 2008

By Lavatican.etsy

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

The best part is the line about the zebra's striped pajamas. Really great illustrations.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't get read much December 7, 2012

By Sika

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this last year for my daughter's 4th birthday. She loves books - being read to and flipping through herself. I thought this would be a good one since it's mainly drawings. But it has not become her (or my) favorites. It's big and cumbersome and not as interesting as I was hoping. The drawings are nice but don't really tell much of a story. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have a child who loves zoos.