Little Zeb, according to his mother, is tip-top and gorgeous. And much like any toddler just starting to grasp language, he has begun repeating words he hears without understanding their meaning. Fortunately for Little Zeb, the lion he meets is more than flattered to be called gorgeous--until he remembers how hungry he is. . . . Luckily, Big Zeb quickly intervenes, and thus begin language lessons for Little Zeb, the first of which is "not gorgeous." Soon Little Zeb is trying out his new vocabulary, which now includes "danger," "vamoooose!" and "Stick with me, baby, and you'll be all right!" Illustrated in bright colors and told in straightforward, simple text, this is a perfect tale for toddlers and their parents, who will surely recognize their own young ones in Little Zeb.
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PreSchool-K-In an unnecessary, potentially confusing opening spread, a female zebra disappears behind a bush, utters an "Ouch," and gives birth. The rest of the story is more successful: Big Zeb pronounces him "Gorgeous!" and "Tiptop." Those exclamations, along with the phrase "stick with me, baby-and you'll be all right," are the first words Little Zeb hears. When he wanders from the herd and encounters a roaring lion, he saves himself with the only words he knows, flattering the prideful predator into temporarily forgetting his hunger. Lucky for the little fellow, his mother shows up in the nick of time, banishing the animal with a kick and a hearty "Vamoose!" Little Zeb repeats that word with equal ferocity, but that doesn't save him from his mother's stern reprimand, which introduces two new words into his vocabulary: "not" and "danger." Childs's large, colorful characters have soft, fuzzy edges and are set on full-bleed, equally softly colored backdrops. A comforting story about a mother's love and protection.
Susan Garland, Maynard Public Library, MA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Susan Garland, Maynard Public Library, MA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Mother zebra calls her baby, Little Zeb, "Gorgeous," so when Zeb meets a lion, he calls it Gorgeous, too. Instead of the lion pouncing, he does a little dance--until he remembers he's a lion. Fortunately, mama Big Zeb finds her baby and gets rid of the lion. Then, together, Big and Little Zeb look at lots of different things, from flowers to snakes, calling some gorgeous--and some not so gorgeous. The message is one parents might like to discuss with little ones, but the big attraction here is the artwork, which features the delightful Little Zeb, looking a bit like a stuffed animal. The pictures, which have the look of chalks and watercolors, are in soft focus, giving the art a warm and fuzzy feeling. A nice choice for larger collections. Ilene Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous book!,
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This is a lovely story with simple illustrations that enhance the story. My son borrowed it from the library and then asked me if we could purchase it because it was "a very special story".
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Fun to read!,
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This review is from: Gorgeous (Hardcover)
I bought this for our son's first birthday and now he's three, he still loves hearing it. My husband and I find it fun to read aloud, especially the roaring lion and Little Zeb's squeaky voice. In fact, I took it to his preschool to read to the kids and they loved it. Having a British husband I appreciate the British tone and pronounce the word ZEBra so the name "Zeb" makes more sense (one of the reasons I bought the book was because of the British lingo like "tip-top" and "bottom".) I also love the crayon-like illustrations. They're warm, vibrant and evocative of the African savannah.
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a surprising favorite for "big" kids,
By Lydia S (Chicago) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gorgeous (Library Binding)
I picked this book up because of the charming illustrations, not realizing it was aimed at preschoolers. My 7 1/2-year-old twin boys love it. I have read it nightly for about a week. I think there is something about Little Zeb's charm and innocence that appeals to "big boys." Can't wait to get Castle's newest Little Zeb book, "Naughty!"
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