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My Heart Is Like a Zoo [Hardcover]

Michael Hall
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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Book Description

December 22, 2009 3 and up

A heart can be hopeful, or silly, or happy. A heart can be rugged, or snappy, or lonely. A heart holds every different feeling, and debut author-artist Michael Hall captures each one with a delicate touch.

For each feeling, the bold, graphic artwork creates an animal out of heart shapes, from "eager as a beaver" to "angry as a bear" to "thoughtful as an owl." An accessible and beautiful debut, My Heart Is Like a Zoo is everything a classic picture book should be: honest, sincere, and speaking directly to even the very youngest child.

Ages: 0 - 5


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The bold digital collages of zoo animals in this debut picture book are clear and bright, and the simple rhymes about feelings will have preschoolers savoring the words, joining in, and pointing at every playful zoo scene, each featuring one animal per page. Even toddlers will enjoy talking about the scenarios, especially after they see the final spread with the small “zookeeper” asleep in his bed, his beloved animal toys snuggled around him. Kids will easily recognize the emotions in the words—“Snappy as a crab, / angry as a bear, / bothered as a bull / with a hornet in its hair”—as well as the more positive feelings—“Brave as a lion, / thoughtful as an owl, / peaceful as a portly walrus / lounging on a towel.” A final note points out that all the collage pictures are made up of heart-shaped pieces, more than 300 in all, and older kids might want to count them. Preschool. --Hazel Rochman

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“It stole my heart.” (Robert Sabuda, New York Times bestselling author )

“Starting with one simple shape, Michael Hall shows us a nearly infinite number of ways to make a menagerie of love.” (Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medalist )

“Now hear this! The art in this book will astonish Earth!” (Chris Raschka, Caldecott Medalist )

“Michael Hall’s My Heart Is Like a Zoo is a combination of deceptive simplicity and gorgeous graphic design. Colorful, fun, and thoroughly enjoyable.” (Laura Vaccaro Seeger, Caldecott Honor Artist, New York Times bestselling author )

“The bold digital collages of zoo animals in this debut picture book are clear and bright, and the simple rhymes about feelings will have preschoolers savoring the words, joining in, and pointing at every playful zoo scene.” (ALA Booklist )

“Animals, adjectives and hearts—lots of hearts—combine in this bright, appealing selection, reminiscent of the works of Lois Ehlert.” (Kirkus Reviews )

“Children just learning about shapes will revel in these pages.” (Publishers Weekly )

“This title will have a wide audience, whether in a classroom, library, or at home. An outstanding choice for one-on-one sharing.” (School Library Journal )

Product Details

  • Age Range: 3 and up
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Greenwillow Books (December 22, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061915106
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061915109
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.5 x 11.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It is very cute, colorful, and fun for both kiddos! Frances L Gard-Williams  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
My 9 month old daughter loves this book. A. Finan  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
The illustrations are made up of hearts, which is very fun. Jessica Loew Stewart  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
All young children have little feelings in their hearts and heads, but it is often difficult for them to understand or express their emotions. This little book of twenty animals, all made up in part of "heart" shapes, can help parents, caretakers and teachers help them understand and express their feelings, emotions and attitudes. This is a fun book of heart words and feelings in the shape of herons, hippos, caterpillars, clams, bears, crabs and many other animals.

"My heart is like a zoo-
eager as a beaver,
steady as a yak,
hopeful as a hungry heron, hoping for a snack . . . "

This adorable "heart" story in rhyme is one of those perfect books to read and discuss during story or circle time. Each of the brief descriptions of an animal can be linked to a primary emotion. The artwork is ingeniously designed to incorporate several heart shapes in each colorful animal. The whole book simply shouts read me and read me again. There are "more than three hundred hearts" in the design of this book for youngsters to count. This book can simply be a captivating page turner for the littlest "readers" or a learning experience for the older ones. If you want an instant classic, this is one you might want to consider!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book for reading or crafting December 30, 2009
Format:Hardcover
Kiwi Magazine Review:
I *heart* this book. Although many may see this colorful children's picture book as just a sweet bedtime tale, it is the perfect Valentine craft for kids as well. Imagine the critters that can be made out of heart shapes in various sizes. This book is a breath of fresh air in the shelves full of books about zoo animals. We would recommend it for ages 2-5.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My Heart is Like a Zoo- Hurrah! February 28, 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a 70 year old, I enjoyed the creative designs and colors in the book, but I was concerned that the children would think it was too "babyish." That was not the case. It provided them with ideas for creating their own Valentines, and now my refrigerator door has new decorations. Lots of fun.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Hearts galore
too young for an about to be 7 yr old- thought the cleverness of all the heart shapes would do it ... apparently not ... Biut I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Published 1 month ago by Susan B. Clough
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart Is Like A Zoo
I was the mystery reader at my son's kindergarten class and the children loved this book. Very colorful and cute.
Published 2 months ago by San Diego Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars My Heart is Like a Zoo
This string of animal similes comprises a child's character.
Michael Hall's simple stacking of hearts is
clever as a crow--
the colors,
bold as a hound baying... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Patricia H. Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars Shape Book
Great shapes book for preschoolers. The pictures are simple and great for the concept of joing shapes to make a differproduct.
Published 3 months ago by Nancy Schmale
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book that inspires creativity
This book features pictures of animals made out of hearts. Younger children will enjoy looking at the colorful animals on each page. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Elizabeth Diehl
5.0 out of 5 stars Valentine's Day gift for my 2yo
Super cute, colorful, and creative! Great for ages 0-3. Bought this book as a Valentine's Day gift for my daughter, who is 2.
Published 3 months ago by Celena Wilkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book
I absolutely LOVE this book! It was a great gift for my nephew. Also great quality of the book. Great for the classroom
Published 4 months ago by Dalinda Melo Guzman
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for parents to share with their toddler!
Not only a fun book to read, but so many interactive exercises (counting, colors, animals, etc.) to do as a child gets older.
Published 4 months ago by bernice
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Love this book. Perfect for teaching simile to young children. It is filled with clever rhyming verses and adorable pictures.
Published 9 months ago by Judy Puckett
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite
This book is a favorite! The pictures are simple but adorable, and the language beautifully describes the experiences of a heart (in the soulful sense). Read more
Published 13 months ago by dc
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