At the zoo I see by Joshua Button and Robyn Wells
Magabala Books, 2017. ISBN 9781925360455
(Age: 1-3) Recommended. Board book. Animals. A beautifully designed
and sturdy board book this is sure to be a favourite with very young
children. Published by Magabala to showcase the work of young
Indigenous artists, this is a lovely example of rich illustrations
and interesting text.
As the title states, the animals illustrated are ones that might be
found in a zoo, and are from many parts of the world as well as
Australia. On opening the book, there is 'a flying macaw', in rich
vivid colours, and then 'a prowling quoll' in subtle browns with
white spots. A particularly intriguing double page is of a devoted
elephant, while the 'pacing jaguar' pads across another double page.
The illustrations are outlined in black and the expressions on the
faces of the animals are memorable.
This would be a perfect gift for a very young child.
Pat Pledger