ZooBorns showcases the newest and cutest animal babies from accredited zoos and aquariums around the world. With interesting animal facts and background stories on the featured babies, ZooBorns illustrates the connections between zoo births and conservation initiatives in the wild.
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"If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then these stunning photographs starring precious animal tykes may be priceless. The range of real-life infants featured is extraordinary in its breadth, covering such unusual zoo or aquarium residents as the crowned sifaka and the tawny frogmouth. The captivating, clear photographs pose every cub, kit and so on at its most adorable."--Kirkus Reviews
"The engaging up-close-and-personal photos will draw children into the book, and the text and extras provide good factual material to satisfy curious readers."--School Library Journal
"Agonizingly adorable photographs of newborn animals steal the spotlight in this introduction to a baby fox, hyena, tiger, mongoose, and more.."--Publishers Weekly
"Cutest Book Ever!"--Wired.com
"Animal Babies Make Conservation Cute."--The New York Times
"ZooBorns pulls off the difficult task of being cute and interesting for people of all ages while also being informative. Many books seek this lofty goal but most fail."--Seattle Post Intelligencer
"The engaging up-close-and-personal photos will draw children into the book, and the text and extras provide good factual material to satisfy curious readers."--School Library Journal
"Agonizingly adorable photographs of newborn animals steal the spotlight in this introduction to a baby fox, hyena, tiger, mongoose, and more.."--Publishers Weekly
"Cutest Book Ever!"--Wired.com
"Animal Babies Make Conservation Cute."--The New York Times
"ZooBorns pulls off the difficult task of being cute and interesting for people of all ages while also being informative. Many books seek this lofty goal but most fail."--Seattle Post Intelligencer
About the Author
Andrew Bleiman is a lifelong animal nerd who serves on the Auxiliary Boards of the Lincoln Park Zoo and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. He also runs Zooillogix.com, a bizarre zoology news blog on the ScienceBlogs Network (a division of Seed Media). In his day job he develops new media strategy for the Bradford Group.
Chris Eastland is a classically trained artist and photographer who studied and taught at the Charles H. Cecil Studios in Florence, Italy, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Chris was formerly the Photography Editor for Quest Magazine.
Chris Eastland is a classically trained artist and photographer who studied and taught at the Charles H. Cecil Studios in Florence, Italy, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Chris was formerly the Photography Editor for Quest Magazine.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Sally Adler
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've waited months for this, and it didn't let me down. It's a fundraiser for ZooBorns.com and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conservation Endowment Fund. If you don't know the website, check it out immediately, then buy the book (or the children's version ZooBorns!).
It's a perfect example of what the web should be and this book is a delightful way to enjoy it offline. Gorgeous pictures, with just enough information to make you want more- but it's all about the pictures.
It's a perfect example of what the web should be and this book is a delightful way to enjoy it offline. Gorgeous pictures, with just enough information to make you want more- but it's all about the pictures.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By VeraP
Format:Hardcover
ZooBorns features baby animals from zoos and aquariums around the world, and discusses the role that these births play in conservation efforts. Beautiful photos of animals are accompanied by descriptions that include the dates of births, their endangered status, and background stories for each baby.
In ZooBorns pages, you will find well known animals like orangutans, giraffes and kangaroos. However, you will also see photos of animals like the crowned sifaka and the rock hyrax that I've personally never seen or heard of before.
ZooBorns is more of a photo/coffee table book than one that required dedicated reading. The images are too adorable for words and you will definitely find an animal or two that you knew nothing before opening this book. It's likely to appeal to adults and children alike, and will surely spark a conversation in any room!
In ZooBorns pages, you will find well known animals like orangutans, giraffes and kangaroos. However, you will also see photos of animals like the crowned sifaka and the rock hyrax that I've personally never seen or heard of before.
ZooBorns is more of a photo/coffee table book than one that required dedicated reading. The images are too adorable for words and you will definitely find an animal or two that you knew nothing before opening this book. It's likely to appeal to adults and children alike, and will surely spark a conversation in any room!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Ann
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I own both of the ZooBorns books and have bought a bunch of extras to give as Christmas gifts to my niece and nephews. The photos are precious and I love the additional information about each of the animals featured. This book is now prominently displayed on our coffee table. If you are looking for a fun little gift for an animal lover - of any age - you can't go wrong with ZooBorns!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Granddaughter loved!
My granddaughter loves these books and was thrilled to have them. They are very educational and she loves animals very much!
Published 2 months ago by Trish
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute
Clearly a picture book, for children, but I think they give some interesting information about the animals, and VERY cute pictures.
Published 3 months ago by jaytotes
5.0 out of 5 stars
cuteness
this is just what you would think, the absolutely cutest animals on the planet!!! newborn zoo animals will awaken the conservationist in you.
Published 3 months ago by Jamie l brady
5.0 out of 5 stars
For anyone of any age
Absolutely adorable, and has some nice information about animals you might never have seen before and the pictures are amazing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Vallynn
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cut but tiny
Expected a coffeetable book - you know, LARGE. But it is TINY, about 4x4" ! If you are familiar with the ZooBorns website you know what to expect inside, but I was VERY... Read more
Published 4 months ago by GrammaNature
5.0 out of 5 stars
ya gotta love their faces!
very cute baby animal pictures, a just the right sized book to read with your child. fun to learn what some little animals start out looking like. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Boyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable
This is a book full of adorable baby animals from various zoos all over the world. It also has interesting facts about each species so you can learn while you're looking at cute... Read more
Published 7 months ago by susieloves
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Cute!
This is a beautiful, adorable book. I appreciate the selection of animals, and the photos are very good. So endearing!
Published 8 months ago by EcoDesigner
3.0 out of 5 stars
cute pictures
Cute pictures, but the content gets a zero. I'd never pay more than $4.00 I'd get `Random acts of Kindness by Animals' instead. No pictures, but great short stories.
Published 10 months ago by B. Bacchus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Sweet
ZooBorns is such a sweet book. Every animal lover should have this book ... young or old. I flip through it whenever I am having a bad day and it instantly lifts my mood. Read more
Published 12 months ago by VADawgs
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