‘Twas the Day Before Zoo Day
by Catherine Ipcizade; Illustrated by Ben Hodson
Published by Sylvan Dell Publishing
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Catherine Ipcizade’s ’Twas the Day Before Zoo Day is a clever adaptation of the classic, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, complete with rhyme. Hang on for a ride, parents. This book is a ‘giggler,’ and you’ll have to fight to keep from laughing out loud while you’re reading it–and you’ll be interrupted by the children’s laughter while you’re reading it to them. But that’s a good thing.
Every person and every animal is getting ready for Zoo Day, but there isn’t much that’s going the way it should. The animals are not cooperating. Whew! Perhaps when Zoo Day arrives the llamas won’t spit, the giraffes won’t drool or burp, the elephants won’t roll in the dirt and soak everyone with trunks filled with water, and the zebras will finally be satisfied with their stripes. But even then, there are so many more animals in the zoo and other things might happen. Will Zoo Day be successful? You’ll just have to read the book to see! I’d watch those pesky monkeys though.
‘Twas the Day Before Zoo Day is destined to be a child’s favorite with the comical telling of the story and the fun illustrations. The added attraction is the activities and animal fun facts at the back of the book
Armchair Interviews says: Boys and girls will love ‘Twas the Day Before Zoo Day.