My Visit to the Zoo (Paperback)

by Aliki (Author) "I didn't really want to visit the zoo..." (more)
Key Phrases: South America

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
PW called this companion to My Visit to the Aquarium "a lively learning expedition." Ages 4-up. (May)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3. Aliki opens the gates to the Zoological Conservation Park, a spacious, wooded zoo with outdoor habitats for animals. As the young narrator and her cousin wander through the exhibits, the text and illustrations deliver information about the habitats and physical and social characteristics of the various animals they see. Sweeping, double- and single-page paintings of scenes from the zoo are interspersed with boxed, close-up looks at some of the plants and animals. All are labeled with species names and country of origin. The children visit the noisy tropical rain forest, take a ride on the monorail through the open plains to see the large herd animals, view myriad birds at the aviary, and pet young animals at the Children's Zoo. A color-coded chart containing a world map shows the habitats of different animals, tells whether or not they are endangered, and lists the page where they can be found. Throughout the narrative, the park is depicted as a sanctuary for wildlife and an active participant in conservation. This book is a "must read" before a class visit to the local zoo. Aliki's accessible text and lush illustrations bring the animal world to life.?Patricia Mahoney Brown, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Kenmore, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060277823
• ISBN-13: 978-0060277826
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,651,529 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great message, but not a five star book..., May 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: My Visit to the Zoo (Library Binding)

I appreciate the message that this book sends, in teaching children about endangered species. The book spends most of the content in providing information on the animals in their habitats, yet tries to pass the information off in a story. I think the facts provided are wonderful for children to learn, and the illustrations do help lure the children into asking questions, but overall the book lacks a little in keeping a child's attention. Not quite a five star book, as a result, but very worthwhile information on endangered animals.

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!, January 5, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: My Visit to the Zoo (Trophy Picture Books) (Paperback)

It is really a good book for kids. I like the great information about animals in this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars My Visit To The Zoo, March 17, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: My Visit to the Zoo (Hardcover)

This book was very interesting, and I think this is a great book for kids to read. This informational, yet very interting, and fun to read book, tells kids a lot about animals. Even though this does talk a lot about information, I enjoyed it, and I think many other kids will to.
I would recommend this book for children of all ages, because of the information that it sends out, and the way they turn it into a wonderful story. My favorite part of the book, was when they were telling me about all the different kinds of monkeys and all the indangered species. I hope that many children will read this book.