Going to the Zoo
Going to the Zoo

Going to the Zoo

Written by Tom Paxton & illustrated by Karen Lee Schmidt
Hardcover
$19.99
$18.99
4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
9
Words per page
NP440L
Lexile measure
Apr 26, 1996
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

What's Going to the Zoo About

Publisher Summary

Daddy’s taking us to thezoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow.Daddy’s taking us to thezoo tomorrow.We can stay all day.Now you can go along too, as Tom Paxton’s classic song comes to life in this boisterous picture book. Rhythmic verse leads you through a wild kingdom where animals burst from every page. Monkeys are scritch, scritch, scratchin’, and kangaroos are hop, hop, hoppin’, making every moment an adventure.Karen Lee Schmidt’s lively, irresistible illustrations show the animals up to all sorts of mischief. And with the easily played melodies included, this musical menagerie is every bit as fun as a trip to the zoo. Youngsters will want to “stay all day” – and come back again and again!

Reviews

    Book Lists That Include Going to the Zoo

    The Creatives Behind the Book

      Author
      Tom Paxton

      Tom Paxton is one of the world’s best-known and loved singer/songwriters. In 2009, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy (The Grammy(R) Awards). His newest CD, Comedians & Angels, was also nominated for a Grammy(R). Paxton’s influence on folk music has been inestimable: his songs have been recorded by Pete Seeger; Peter, Paul, and Mary; Joan Baez; Arlo Guthrie; and Johnny Cash. His best-known tunes include “The Last Thing on My Mind,” “Ramblin’ Boy,” “Bottle of Wine,” and “Goin’ to the Zoo.” He has been richly honored: he received the ASCAP Lifetime Achievement Award as well as four Grammy nominations, and the Martin Guitar Company even named a guitar after him. He is a true musical treasure.

    What Has Tom Paxton Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Tom Paxton know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    What Has Karen Lee Schmidt Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Karen Lee Schmidt know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    More Books From These Creatives

      board • 22 Pages
      The Marvelous Toy
      4.3
      Tom Paxton, Steve Cox

    Other Books You Might Enjoy If You Liked Going to the Zoo

      picture • 40 Pages
      Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo
      John Lithgow, Leeza Hernandez
      picture • 34 Pages
      There's a Hole in the Log on the Bottom of the Lake
      Loren Long
      picture • 48 Pages
      Wacky Wednesday
      Dr. Seuss, George Booth
      picture • 48 Pages
      Don't Worry, Bee Happy
      #1 in Series
      Graphic Nov.
      Ross Burach
      picture • 40 Pages
      What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig
      Emma J. Virjan
      picture • 32 Pages
      The Best Mother
      5.7
      C. M. Surrisi, C. M. Surrisi, Diane Goode
      picture • 32 Pages
      A Kiss for Little Bear
      Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak
      picture • 40 Pages
      The Backwards Birthday Party
      5.0
      Tom Chapin, John Forster, Chuck Groenink
      picture • 32 Pages
      Little Pig Joins the Band
      David Hyde Costello
      picture • 32 Pages
      The Farm That Mac Built
      4.8
      Tammi Sauer, Jackie Urbanovic

    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780688138004
    Publication Date
    April 26, 1996
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    April 26, 1996
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    9
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    95018196
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    32468243
    Lexile® Level
    NP440L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~L
    ATOS® Book Level
    2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    45868
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

    Contribute to this page

    Core Score - 60%

    More than halfway there—keep going!

    Depth Score - 25%

    Just the barebones.

    Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.