| Paper Zoo / Zoológico de Papel: An Adventure to South Africa / Una Aventura a Sudáfrica Contributor(s): Woods, Leslie (Author), Nelson, Robin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0999498509 ISBN-13: 9780999498507 Publisher: Leaning Rock Press LLC OUR PRICE: $17.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play |
| Series: Colibri Children's Adventures |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.95 lbs) 42 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Paper Zoo is an English/Spanish bilingual picture book illustrated with stunning, detailed watercolors of animals found in South Africa. This story unravels the importance of taking chances in life, as main character Loli, along with the help of magical hummingbird, Colibr , guides her beloved paper animals to "take a leap of faith" and run free in their homeland. A delightful rhyming song is embedded into the story, with the music and lyrics printed at the back of the book. Interesting facts about each animal are also included. Join Loli and Colibr on this wondrous adventure to South Africa. |
Contributor Bio(s): Woods, Leslie: - On a camping safari at the Amakhala and Shamwari Reserves, author Leslie Woods felt deeply humbled amidst the serenity and wisdom of wildlife in its natural habitat. She instantly recalled her childhood game of playing with paper animals. Mrs. Woods, wife and mother, teacher of Spanish and French, singer and songwriter, will always treasure the magical days she spent in South Africa.Nelson, Robin: - Through her eye-pleasing watercolors, artist Robin Nelson has captured the unique characteristics of the magnificent animals of South Africa. She has woven them perfectly into the whimsical story of learning to run free in their homeland. Mrs. Nelson, wife and mother, scientist, and humanitarian, spent countless hours studying the physical appearances, personality traits, and habits of the different species, resulting in gentle, child-friendly illustrations. |