Put Me in the Zoo

A colorful, spotted creature desperately wants to live in the zoo, but the zookeepers turn him away. As he meets two children and shows off his remarkable ability to change the color and pattern of his spots, everyone soon discovers he might belong somewhere far more surprising. With bouncy rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this beloved classic makes learning to read a joyful, laugh-filled adventure for young children.

Author: Robert Lopshire

Illustrator: Robert Lopshire

Format: hardcover

Age range: 3-7

Grade range: PreK-2

Pages: 64

Publication year: 1960

Series: Beginner Books