Customer Reviews

Zagazoo

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It is hard to understand how a book with so few words can be such a delight. The illustrations are a lot of this slim books charm but the real delight is slowly realizing exactly what, or who, this Zagazoo is. And with the realization comes recognition -- we were all once Zagazoo and we all go through the same stages. The ending is a surprise which can be read as profound or silly -- however you choose to take it. As wonderful for a three year old as a seventy year old. Get a copy for your parents as well as one for your kids. They will both enjoy this delightful book.

This should be considered a modern classic. I think I like the book more than my son but he enjoys it as well. I bought a copy for every parent and grandparent I know.

My daughter loves this book(23 months)She doesn't understand the subtle and VERY amusing story line but the pictures and text have kept it in the favorite pile for many readings(sometimes 2x a night)It makes me laugh every time I read it.....

My son was entertained by the story and pictures but really didn't know what to make of it until I read it again, explaining it in detail. I think few children will really appreciate this book the way adult readers will.

We took this book out of our local library, and I am now online to purchase 5 or more copies to have on hand to give to all my friends as they become parents. This book appealed to me particularly as a parent, because in a clever and amusing, albeit heartfelt way, it relates the feelings and thoughts a parent experiences as their child grows and develops.

I loved everything about it - the humor, the pathos, the simplicity of the storyline, and the colorful illustrations by Mr. Blake. My child really enjoys it - and he didn't mind my explaining the parts to him he didn't understand - or won't - until he, too, becomes a parent!!

In the vein of Shel Silverstein.

Just great.

I believe this book is out of print so I just ordered three more. I was given this as a gift and my husband and two kids have loved it for years.

Just as other reviewers have mentioned, the book mirrors the stages of children growing up with such a gentle humorous voice. I watch George and Bella age, just as I see my grey hairs become more plentiful. I wish I could buy one for every parent I know, but I'll just buy my three. I'm giving one to a friend with a new baby and I'll hold on to the others.

The kids loved the book and its humor as much as we did.

This is hilarious light reading with excellent illustrations.

The conversations we've had with our kids about how they become baby elephants, and vultures, in their manners and behaviour has been a treasure.

A delightful light allegory about growing up and parenting.

I buy this book for my grown kids who are expecting their first "zagazoos" so they'll get a glimpse of what it's gonna be like. Really great perspective from the parents and kids point of veiw.

I love reading this book to my 2 year old because he thinks it is funny and interesting and I chuckle to myself about all the various stages of wild animal that we have yet to experience! It makes me sentimental for the times my husband and I had together before our Zagazoo came along! It is sweet. It is a great book that I will send to all the parents I know.