Peculiar Zoo

by Barry Louis Polisar

Written entirely in verse, Peculiar Zoo is filled with intriguing facts about an extraordinary array of uncommon animals from Dik-Diks to Zebus. Young readers will discover the Numbat, who has more teeth than any other animal, but swallows his food whole; the Proboscis Monkey with its long nose that it must move out of the way in order to eat; and the Naked Mole Rat, who is pictured stretched out on a divan, shielding herself with feathers. Featured in Ranger Rick Nature Magazine in a special two page spread, this bestiary goes far beyond "A is for Ant and B is for Bear" and ventures into a delightful world of truly exotic and unusual animals. Barry's witty and thought provoking poems were featured on Barbara Bush's national radio show on ABC, Mrs. Bush's Story Time and introduce children to some of the oddest creatures in the animal kingdom-including many rare and endangered species.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0938663143
• ISBN13: 9780938663140
• Release Date: August 1993
• Publisher: Rainbow Morning Music Alternatives
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book for younger kids too!

My 3 year old son found this book one day while waiting the the pediatricians office. He loved it so much I read it to him 3 times before the doctor came in. The language in it was above his level in most cases but the pictures just enthralled him. I will be ordering it for him! :)