What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo

Written by Grace Millsaps and Ryan Murphy · Illustrated by John Clark IV and Alyson Kilday

Why are zoo animals always sleepy? Discover their secret nightlife.

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42 pages· 464 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~520L

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Renee wonders why zoo animals snooze all day. Her father spins a whimsical tale: at night, monkeys unlock cages, and animals dance, feast, and play. By morning, they're exhausted. Is it just a story, or could it be true? Dive into a world where rhinos rock out and elephants pound the piano, and find out if Renee's dad knows more than he lets on. This enchanting tale will leave you questioning what really happens when the zoo gates close.

From the publisher

Rhinos rock out. Alligators stroll under limbo polls. Elephants pound the piano. Pelicans cater. Ever wonder why the animals at the zoo are always so sleepy? When Renee asks her father why the zoo animals are snoozing all day, he dreams up an elaborate answer. At night, the monkeys steal the zookeeper’s keys, and all of the animals come out of their cages to dance, eat, and play. By the time the visitors arrive in the morning, the animals are all tuckered out. Renee doesn’t believe her father’s tale, but dads have a way of being right about these things.

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