Book Description

When Miffy visits the zoo, she sees parrots, zebras, kangaroos, and more. Find out what animal gives Miffy a special ride. In Miffy at the Zoo, children learn the names of different animals and can dream about their own trips to the zoo after reading this book. ... Read more

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Excellent baby/preschool book
This is one of my personal favourites in the Miffy series, where Miffy (a little girl bunny) goes to the zoo with her father. They take the train and go to see the parrots, a zebra, a kangaroo, an elephant, a monkey, two giraffes, and a turtle. It's great fun for kids with the bright-coloured simple pictures. My one-year old daughter loves to point at the pictures and "say" the names of the animals. The text has four lines of rhyme on each page that describe what is seen on the page. After reading it only a few times, my daughter can now spot any monkey a mile away.

Miffy at the Zoo
I have the original version of Miffy at the Zoo, published in 1965, and printed in Holland. I have recently bought the updated version,owing to wear and tear on the first copy. I am quite disappointed that the text has been changed, as my 15 month old grand-daughter was becoming so familiar with the original. I can't quite understand why parrots can't say "Pretty Polly" now and have to say "Pretty bird" instead! And why does Miffy have to have a 'father' and not a Daddy? The repeated use of the word 'funny' on the zebra page implies a certain lack of imagination on the part of the translator. Am I just being over-fussy to want to read the original text I wonder? I don't dislike the rhyming text, but the original was simpler and very direct for young children.

I loved it, now my son does too!
My son loves the pictures and colours in these books. I remember loving the colours too when I was a child reading them in England. When I read them to him, I actually get "warm fuzzies" from the nice memories they bring back.

A wonderful example of a little book for little hands.
Dick Bruna was one of the first author-illustrators to celebrate a very young child's need for simple, clear illustrations. The pictures in Miffy at the Zoo are both eyecatching and satisfyingly representational: the elephant, for instance, looks as grey and solid as an elephant should. The single colour backgrounds offer wonderful juxtaposition for Bruna's strongly outlined Miffy (a girl bunny), her father, and the colourful zoo animals she meets. The rhyming text gives the parent something rhythmic and appropriate to say with every page, and still allows for embellishments in time-honoured tradition: "Where's the elephant's trunk?"; "How many parrots do you see?" Moreover,its paper pages and square, small shape, make this a sturdy choice as you teach your baby to develop his own page-turning skills! Dick Bruna's books were readily available in the 70s, but have been hard to find in more recent years. How heartening then to find the Miffy series back in print and still possessing a fresh, timeless appeal. True early classics. ... Read more

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Young children will love turning the pages of this delightful book as they explore the world of their favorite farm animals. Animal antics abound in these baby-friendly books. Bright, full-color photography and simple, adorable animal scenarios make these charmers ideal for babies and toddlers. Parents will love them because they are fun to read, sturdy for little ones' hands, and easy to wipe clean. ... Read more

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animal shaped board book- farm animals
I bought this book a couple of months ago for our daughter,Rachel, who is now almost 10 months old. She has enjoyed it every read. The animal photos and the text, which allows you to read the sound each animal makes, never fails to bring a smile or a giggle. It is very durable, she has gotten it into her mouth a couple of times ,and its held up well. It is a delightful book. ... Read more

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The Chelsea Park Zoo is a small zoo, and a slightly run down one at that. But to twins Andrew and Allison, it's their favorite place inthe world. To the animals who live there, it's their home. And to the kindly, gentle zookeeper, Morgan, it's his life. So when the city announces the zoo will be shut down and the animals shipped to zoos all over the country, the twins -- and the animals -- spring into action to save Morgan's Zoo.

But closing the zoo isn't the only danger afoot. The animals soon discover they have a chance to do more than save their home -- they have a chance to become heroes. ... Read more

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Morgans Zoo
This book is mostly about zoo and problems that occur in there. The bool is called Morgan's Zoo because Morgan is name of the man who owns the zoo. he also had two friends of his and their names were Alisson and Andrew and they helped Morgan to take care of animals and all the zoo. the zoo was called Chelsea Park Zoo and Morgans family were his animals and he treated them all as if they were his children, calling each by name. In the morning Morgan was walking around and looking how animals doing, but this morning he went around and didn't say nothing and the animals knew something was terribly wrong. Williame the pigeon was the first to hear the news and the news were the zoo is about to close and Clarence the chimp would be the first to go. Morgan was heartbroken so were the animals, but Alisson and Andrew had some plans to save the zoo and animals had some plans of there own. It seemed that nothing could stop from not closing the zoo, but something should work because closing zoo was most imppossible thing of all. So it was day before closing and some man came up to Morgan while he was walking around and said that they were closing the zoo and they will start taking parts apart today. While they were talking one of the man dropped the diament and chipm saw it and when they went on chimp picked it up and showed to the Morgan.Morgan saw the diamemts and he knew that those man were robbors and in the news he herd about them. Morgan knew that the zoo is being broken by those man.The closing day was today and Morgan called cops. When cops came they didn't find any man there. Sone Nan Potter the boss came to the zoo znd gave speech about zoo and to not close the zoo and everyone was with him. MOrgan was happy so were the kids that the zoo is not closing. Those man the robbers were found later in the trees souranded by lions and tigars. For many families zoo was unthinkkable to close as a summer without lemonade. Everyday there were more and more people coming to the zoo and day after day and all summer.

Something Tells me It's All Happining At The Zoo
Morgan's Zoo is a brillant story about animals that try to help Morgan (the zookepper) save the Chelsea Park zoo from being torn down.James Howe wrote using lots of details. I really admire this because in school I have always learned to be very vivid.For example, he said, Mayor Thayer's secretary informed him that the Mayor was out.I had a brillant time reading this book,I recomend you to read it. ... Read more

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My baby's 1st favorite toy!
We received this book as a shower gift before our daughter was born and thought it was so cute. Well, after she was born, this book became the absolute favorite, must take everywhere toy! Beginning as an infant, she loved the bright colors. Now that she's four months, her favorite thing is to grab onto the 3-D cloth characters and stuff them in her mouth. This has ended up being one of the best gifts we were given. Now I'm online looking for more books like this to give her for Christmas. ... Read more

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The Zoo Life series offers a fascinating look at the captivating world of animals and zoos. With content supplied and verified by experienced zoo staff, each book explores the life of an animal born in an American zoo and compares it to life in the wild. Brain boosters, folktales, and links to conservation organizations provide additional insights into each species. ... Read more

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Two delightful macaws share an exciting adventure

Billy and Emma are best friends. Their zoo mates include an owl named Harold and a crow, Nancy. The macaws put on shows for the zoo visitors. Wearing his fireman's hat, Billy climbs a ladder to ring a bell, and Emma plays a tiny piano. Then one night, when all the birds are sleeping except Harold, a robber takes Emma from her cage. The saddened Billy can no longer perform. With Nancy's help, he sets out to find Emma. Alice Mead's dramatic story demonstrates just how faithful macaws can be, and reveals the true characteristics of their companions as well. With brilliant color, Christy Hale captures the birds in all their charm and quirkiness.

Full-color pictures throughout ... Read more

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Billy and Emma is Uplifting and Fun
Billy and Emma is one of my son's favorite books. Even if you are not fond of parrots, if you like beautiful illustrations, adventure, and enjoy a happy ending, you will like Billy and Emma. Billy and Emma, two macaws who are best friends, enjoyed a happy life at the zoo until Emma was kidnaped by a robber. Despondent and desperate, Billy turns to his friend Nancy the crow for help. With the aid of Harold the owl and some friendly pidgeons, Billy and Nancy perform a daring rescue. While telling a very entertaining story, Billy and Emma teaches about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and good triumphing over evil. ... Read more

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Who takes care of all the animals at the zoo? Who swims in the water, or flies in the air, or burrows underground? These colorful board books invite children to spend a day exploring in and behind the cages at the zoo, learning about the animals who live there and the people who watch over them. New words are just some of the exciting surprises in these pages. ... Read more

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Who made these mucky pawprints? asks Ruby. Dog blushed. "Hippo did it!"When Dog comes to live with Ruby, Hippo, and Lion, he makes a mess everywhere, then blames everyone else! The others soon lose patience until Ruby discovers just why Dog is fibbing and gives him the love and attention he needs. ... Read more

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For kids 4-8? I think not!
This book is a book for 2-4 year olds,,,not 4-8 year olds. My daughter is 5 and it is too short, and boring(babytalk) for a kid who is over 4. Otherwise it is great..and colorful.

Ruby & the Muddy Dog - It's a HIT
I purchased this book for my daughter - as her name is Rubey.

"Ruby and the Muddy Dog" is a great Children'book with a moral behind the tale. Dog finds out quickly that by telling lies his friends don't like him and don't want to be his friend anymore. It shows that no matter how bad you think the truth is - you should always tell the truth.

The illustrations are excellent - quite funny - especially Dog trying to tidy the mess he makes in the bathroom with the banana bubble bath - with lots to see and point out to children. ... Read more

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Fun for the Kids
My nephews enjoyed this CD-Rom and book very much, they enjoyed the animations and games. It kept them occupied for a few hours which was good for me ;-) I'm not sure about the negative review - maybe that reviewer's children were too old for the CD - my nephews are 3 and 4 and I thought it was just perfect for their motor skills. The books are great for bedtime stories too - a nice addition!

We Loved It
I gave this CD Rom as a gift and my neices and nephews loved it.They went nuts over the animation and the coloring book.My brother said his daughters were entertained for hours! I highly recommend this product.I also found the stuffed "doll letters" in a gift shop near my apartment, which I gave with the CD Rom.They are very cute!

Wow!
This is a great CD-ROM, My kids loved the colorful graphics and high quality sound & music. It ran great even on our older computer. My children may have actually become smarter after using these CD-ROM's. Nice work Bipple! ... Read more