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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2013 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo
By John Lithgow, Leeza Hernandez (Illustrator)
A zoo's animals escape to join a concert, causing chaos and fun.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 591 ratings
40 pages· 432 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
During a lively concert, the animals from a nearby zoo break free and take over the stage, each eager to play the instruments they've only heard from afar. As the music turns wild and whimsical, the audience is in for an unforgettable performance. Will the zookeepers restore order, or will the animals steal the show? This delightful tale, inspired by a beloved tune, promises laughter and surprises with every turn of the page.
From the publisher
This lively and lyrical jaunt from actor and author John Lithgow comes with a CD of his celebrated song! Oh, children! Remember! Whatever you may do, Never play music right next to the zoo.They’ll burst from their cages, each beast and each bird, Desperate to play all the music they’ve heard. A concert gets out of hand when the animals at the neighboring zoo storm the stage and play the instruments themselves in this hilarious picture book based on one of John Lithgow’s best-loved tunes. This package includes a CD of John and an orchestra performing the song!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 432
- Reading age
- 2–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 162943
Publication
- Published
- October 22, 2013
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781442467439
- LCCN
- 2012013516
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