Put Me in the Zoo (I can read it all by myself' Beginner Books) (Hardcover)

by Robert Lopshire (Author, Illustrator) "I will go into the zoo..." (more)

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"A hilarious story for a first-grade pupil to read. Shows that reading can be fun even if the vocabulary is very limited."--Material Analysis Publications.   -- Review

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"A hilarious story for a first-grade pupil to read. Shows that reading can be fun even if the vocabulary is very limited."--Material Analysis Publications.  

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 61 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; 9th edition (August 12, 1960)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394800176
• ISBN-13: 978-0394800172
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,014 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A correction for everyone., September 11, 2006

By	Robert M. Lopshire (Frenchtown, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great reviews but I have to let everyone in on something, he is not a dog, bear or lion. I hope I don't ruin your childhood memories.
Spot is a leopard that can change his spots.

Robert M. Lopshire

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Fun and More Fun!, December 17, 2004

By	Shirley Priscilla Johnson "Author/Reviewer -... (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

If you want a book that will guarantee a smile on your little ones face, this is the one.
We have a silly spotted animal who insists the he should be put in a zoo because look at all he can do, but they won't take him.
Told in rhyme, he explains to a little boy and girl all the wonderful things he can do. Why he can change the colors of his spots, and so your child learns several colors.
He can make them big, small or place them on the boy for sure.
Surely he should be in the zoo, but the children lead him to just the right place to be.
What a fun read, colorful, entertaining and a learning tool as well.This is one happy book and you and your child will truly enjoy sharing. Highly recommended.
Shirley Johnson

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Put Me in the Zoo, October 24, 2002

By	Kati Lane (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

"Put Me in the Zoo," is a fantastic story about an animal with spots. This goofy looking animal wants to live in the zoo because it is such a wonderful place, but the zookeepers don't want him in the zoo and so they kick him out. Then he begins to talk to two little children who ask, "Why should they put you in the zoo? What good are you? What can you do?" He then shows them the many amazing tricks he can do with his spots. His spots change colors, size and shape. The children are amazed but tell him that he doesn't belong in the zoo, but somewhere else. To find out where that somewhere is then you'll have to read this wonderful, rhyming poem, put onto the pages of a book.

I would recommend adults read this story to their children or children read it for themselves. It is probably best for kids from ages 3-9. Though, adults would probably enjoy this book too. It is highly inspiring and about finding what is special about you. It has tons of funny stuff that will entertain your kids until the book ends. I highly recommend that you buy this for your children or rent it from the library. It is one of my favorites from when I was young, and I'm almost positive that after your child has read it, it will be one of their favorites too!!