Old MacDonald Had a . . . Zoo?
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017

Old MacDonald Had a . . . Zoo?

Written & illustrated by Iza Trapani

Part of the Iza Trapani's Extended Nursery Rhymes series

Zoo animals invade Old MacDonald's farm, causing chaos. Can he restore order?

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Old MacDonald's farm is in chaos when zoo animals like kangaroos and elephants join the barnyard. With a moo here and a roar there, the farm is out of control. Can Old MacDonald manage this wild menagerie, or will the animals take over? Discover the hilarious antics and delightful illustrations that will have young readers giggling with every page turn.

From the publisher

An extended retelling of the classic children’s song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” by beloved author/illustrator Iza Trapani featuring zoo animals running amok on the farmstead.

Iza Trapani is known for her clever twists on classic nursery rhymes. This time she outdoes herself with a vist to longtime favorite Old MacDonald. His busy little farm–with a moo, moo here and a moo, moo there is out of controwhen zoo animals like kangaroos, elephants, and hippos join the menagerie. What’s a farmer to do? Iza Trapani’s hilarious, jam-packed illustrations are full of details animal-loving readers will point at with glee. And the sweet ending will keep them giggling until the next reading.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD670L
Themes & topics
Books about the zooBooks about farmsBooks about AmericaBooks about farm animalsBooks about sounds or noises
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.3
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
September 12, 2017
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
Display type set in Badger by Red Rooster Typefounders. Text type set in Amasis by the Monotype Corporation.
Illustration details
Illustrations done in watercolor, Acryla gouache, ink, and colored pencil on Arches 140-lb cold-pressed watercolor paper.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580897297

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