My Heart Is Like a Zoo

by Michael Hall

Book Overview

All the animals in this book are made of heart shapes. How many hearts can you count?A book about feelings, colors, shapes, counting, and animals to share with the youngest child --ALA Booklist This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061915106
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

This adorable "heart" story in rhyme is one of those perfect books to read and discuss during story

All young children have little feelings in their hearts and heads, but it is often difficult for them to understand or express their emotions. This little book of twenty animals, all made up in part of "heart" shapes, can help parents, caretakers and teachers help them understand and express their feelings, emotions and attitudes. This is a fun book of heart words and feelings in the shape of herons, hippos, caterpillars, clams, bears, crabs and many other animals. "My heart is like a zoo- eager as a beaver, steady as a yak, hopeful as a hungry heron, hoping for a snack . . . " This adorable "heart" story in rhyme is one of those perfect books to read and discuss during story or circle time. Each of the brief descriptions of an animal can be linked to a primary emotion. The artwork is ingeniously designed to incorporate several heart shapes in each colorful animal. The whole book simply shouts read me and read me again. There are "more than three hundred hearts" in the design of this book for youngsters to count. This book can simply be a captivating page turner for the littlest "readers" or a learning experience for the older ones. If you want an instant classic, this is one you might want to consider!

My Heart is Like a Zoo- Hurrah!

As a 70 year old, I enjoyed the creative designs and colors in the book, but I was concerned that the children would think it was too "babyish." That was not the case. It provided them with ideas for creating their own Valentines, and now my refrigerator door has new decorations. Lots of fun.

Everything a heart can hold

This delightful picture book covers the full range of emotions with rhyming text and cute illustrations of animals to represent each one. This book would make an adorable Valentine's Day gift but the bright illustrations with hearts a plenty would make it a favorite for year-round enjoyment! -- Reviewed by Michelle Delisle

Clever and giggly

How can a simple book with colors and shapes provoke so much laughter and clapping of little hands? My nieces and nephews love this book. It passes the ultimate children's book test with one word: "Again!" It's also a marvelous artistic creation that can be appreciated by any age. A fun and satisfying little book.

Cute book for reading or crafting

Kiwi Magazine Review: I *heart* this book. Although many may see this colorful children's picture book as just a sweet bedtime tale, it is the perfect Valentine craft for kids as well. Imagine the critters that can be made out of heart shapes in various sizes. This book is a breath of fresh air in the shelves full of books about zoo animals. We would recommend it for ages 2-5.