Dumb Bunnies Go To The Zoo [Paperback]

Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Dumb Bunnies

NOTE ISBN MAY CHANGE FOR BKSHELF REISSUE. Dav Pilkey's beloved Dumb Bunnies return in their second silly adventure--now in Scholastic Bookshelf!

From BOOKLIST: "A supremely silly adventure. This time out the dim-witted trio go to the zoo, where they spot a butterfly hovering over the sign "Lion" in front of the big cat's cage and figure the butterfly is the lion. Announcing that "THE LION IS LOOSE," they almost start a riot. As in the first two books, much of the humor is visual: the buck toothed bunnies' garden grows SWEET POTATOES that smooch, and MUMS that look just like mom.... Pint-size fans and their good-humored parents should equally enjoy this one."

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3?More calculated and savvy stupid stuff, this fourth story continues in the same vein as the previous three titles. The Bunny family goes to the zoo, mistakes a butterfly resting on the lion sign for a real lion, panics and lets all of the animals out of their cages before finally being encouraged to leave. It isn't the story, though, that draws the laughs. It's Pilkey's wacky cartoon art done in watercolors, acrylics, India ink (and vanilla yogurt, creamed asparagus, and Tang Instant Breakfast Drink, if one checks the front matter). Word play, calculated misspellings, allusions galore, funny signs, and slapstick humor assault readers at every turn. Some of the humor is generally above the heads of the intended audience but provides a stretch for precocious youngsters and a snort for the hapless adult called upon to read the story aloud. Even the underwear is noisy: Poppa Bunny's is decorated with yellow smiley faces that scream when the lion is let loose. Silly as it is, this book is sure to go around a classroom like wildfire as children rush to point out to one another the good bits, funny parts, and grossness. It's bound to be read to tatters?just as its predecessors have been.?Susan Hepler, Alexandria City Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Ages 6^-8. The Dumb Bunnies are back in a supremely silly adventure. This time out the dim-witted trio go to the zoo, where they spot a butterfly hovering over the sign "Lion" in front of the big cat's cage and figure the butterfly is the lion. Announcing that "THE LION IS LOOSE," they almost start a riot. As in the first two books, much of the humor is visual: the buck toothed bunnies' garden grows SWEET POTATOES that smooch, and MUMS that look just like mom. At least as much fun as the deadpan delivery, the wordplay, and the electrically colored cartoons are the asides for adults such as the author's credentials in the flap copy: "Sue Denim has written . . . . the poorly reviewed best-seller The Septic Tanks of Madison County." Pint-size fans and their good-humored parents should equally enjoy this one. Julie Corsaro --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590847430
• ISBN-13: 978-0590847438
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,329,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The silliest books !, October 5, 2003

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L. CHAUVIN "twinkielite" (Frisco, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dumb Bunnies Go To The Zoo (Paperback)

Does any one know that Sue Denim is the ONE AND ONLY DAVE PILKEY!He writes the book under the girls name Sue Denim(pseudonym). Funny huh!!I have to say that my kids can't get enough of these books.
No one needs to look into the detail of the book to see that kids read it and laugh. It's funny, and my kids have had a good laugh for the past years that they have owned these books. They never fail to crack up.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious story with hidden signs, April 9, 1999

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[e-mail] (Canton Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dumb Bunnies Go To The Zoo (Paperback)

I am seven years old and my name is Sam. I love all the Dumb Bunny books in general, and I even watch the TV show. I just got Dumb Bunnies Go To the Zoo for Easter from my Grandma. I have read it four times and still find it funny. The story is funny but the pictures are EVEN FUNNIER. I hope that Dav continues to write MORE books so I can buy them all and put them in my bookcase in my room. Thanks Dav and Sue for making me laugh!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children and adults will laugh out loud!, December 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Dumb Bunnies Go To The Zoo (Paperback)

This is another great Dumb Bunnies book! Children love to hear about this bunny family and their adventures. Adults will enjoy it as well. My students want me to read the Dumb Bunnies books over and over again - they love them. I purchase several copies of each book so that several of my students can read the book each day. Once you read this book, you'll see just how funny this series is!